FONSECA, F. C. A. C.; BARROS, M. P. P.; PESSOA, R. V. N.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7778951355846931; http://lattes.cnpq.br/2723992110671004; http://lattes.cnpq.br/9700865260286870; http://lattes.cnpq.br/4973851204307434; SOUZA, R. M. A. A.; FONSECA, Francisco Caio Augusto Costa.; BARROS, Marcel Peixoto Pinheiro.; PESSOA, Raphael Vinicius Nascimento.; SOUZA, Rhaíssa Maria Assunção Andrade de.
Abstract:
Systemic Hypertension (SH) is a multifactorial clinical condition
characterized by high and sustained levels of Blood Pressure (BP). The disease is
associated with increased risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events. The most
effective way to reduce the impact of cardiovascular disease is to develop prevention
and treatment of the risk factors. Objective: Describe the control of BP in
hypertensive patients assisted by the Family Health Unit (FHU) Benjamin B. da Silva,
Catingueira neighborhood, Campina Grande – PB. Methods: Observational, cross-
sectional and descriptive study, conducted through the analysis of medical records of
hypertensive assisted by FHU during March 2013 to March 2014. There were 298
registered hypertensive, of which 104 participated in the survey. Results: As for the
control of BP, 39,42% had controlled BP, less than 140x90mmHg or 130x85mmHg in
the case of diabetics. As for education, the group with at least completed elementary
school had statistical significance (p = 0.0137) for the control of the BP. BMI
classification as non-obese (p = 0.0273) and physical activity (p = <0.0001)
presented statistical significance for BP control. There was a statistically significant
difference when compared averages BMI (p = 0.0025) and waist circunference (p =
0.0022), with higher value for uncontrolled BP subgroup (UBP) and lower for
controlled BP (CBP). Conclusion: The cross-sectional design of this study precludes
definition of causal associations between studied variables and UBP and CBP
subgroups. However, the analyzed associations seem to be very appropriate.
