Hipertensão arterial sistêmica no climatério: prevalência e intensidade dos sintomas.

Abstract

Menopause is a stage of evolution of women's lives, in which occurs the transition from the reproductive period for non-reproductive. This transition process is physiological, characterized by ovarian failure, and is marked by menopause. Some women experience this period healthily and other symptoms that vary in intensity and diversity. One of the conditions highlighted during menopause is systemic hypertension (SH), especially in post-menopausal phase, characterized by elevated blood pressure, which can trigger diseases. The objective of this research is to determine the prevalence of hypertension and the degree of climacteric symptoms in women in the city of Cajazeiras, Paraíba. This is a cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, the sample consisted of 396 women aged 35-65 years, in all Health Units Cajazeiras municipality Family - PB, in January 2013 March 2014. Data were collected through interviews with structured questionnaire and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The results showed that the women interviewed had had on average: 50 (± 5,801) years of age, 7 (± 4,733) years of study and per capita income 0.5 (± 0.6958) minimum wage; 69.9% (n = 277) had a fixed partner, 51.8% (n = 205) were concerning white. The prevalence of hypertension in 35.1% of subjects. Hypertension was associated with: age (p <0.001), occupation (p = 0.01), BMI (p <0.001) at menopause (p <0.001) the marked climacteric symptoms (p = 0.001). The climacteric symptoms were more prevalent in hypertensive arthralgia (84.9%), nervousness (84.2%) and fatigue (81.3%). It is concluded that postmenopausal women deserve special attention from health professionals, especially if this phase is associated with pathology, such as hypertension. Notes the importance of health professionals develop strategies of early diagnosis, prevention of hypertension and health promotion for women in the climacteric phase.