Control of the determinants of blood pressure in assisted men in primary health care

DOI: 10.15343/0104-7809.20164002249256

Abstract

Hypertension is a multifactorial clinical condition with a prevalence in Brazil of 30% in adults over 20 years and 35.8 %
in men, who are more exposed to risk factors and attend fewer the health services. The objective of this research was to
investigate the control of blood pressure in hypertensive men, assisted by the Primary Health Care Services in two cities
in the state of Paraíba and to identify the relationship between modifiable risk factors and sociodemographic factors
with the control of blood pressure levels. This comparative study with a quantitative approach, descriptive analysis,
applying logistic regression. It was verified that most hypertensive men in the cities studied, it is not being monitored
by the authorities and has uncontrolled blood pressure. They are over 60 years, of non-white race, overweight / obese,
smokers and non-drinkers. The variables that keep relation with pressure control are race, overweight / obesity and
physical inactivity. We conclude that hypertension is a serious public health problem that requires all users, professionals
and managers to change their attitude in tackling this problem. To control blood pressure, it is necessary the monitoring
of the users by the teams of health services. It is also necessary to intensify actions focused on physical activities and
healthy eating, as well as link the men to health services, thus promoting early diagnosis, a reorganization in operating
the attendance, record, consultation time and the strengthening of health education activities.