Perfil dos usuários do HIPERDIA com hipertensão arterial sistêmica na cidade de Dourados, MS

Abstract

Hypertension is a public health problem, affecting a large part of the adult and elderly population in Brazil. HIPERDIA is a program that aims to register and monitor hypertensive and diabetic patients. This study aimed to evaluatethe profile of hypertensive patients assisted by the HIPERDIA program in the city of Dourados-MS. A quantitative and retrospective descriptive study was carried out, with a population - based cross - sectional design. Convenience sampling was used, consisting of adults and elderly of both genders. Data collection was performed with the individuals who participated in the weekly meetings at the UBS and ESFs. A standardized and pre-coded questionnaire was used. Among the interviewed patients, 71.98% were women, 35.46% were elderly with 70 years of age or older, 54.96% had a spouse, low schooling (9161%), family income of up to two minimum wages (88.65%), high prevalence of overweight (32.26%) and obesity (46.45%), waist circumference in women (78.83%), 94.32% use medications, 57.07% are non-smokers, 22% do not practice physical activity. 73.05% of hypertensive patients have highblood pressure. It is concluded that the profile of hypertensive users in the city of Dourados-MS accompanied by HIPERDIA are elderly women, who are overweight and obese, with low schooling, income of up to two minimum wages and who do not practice physical activity.