Eficácia da educação em saúde no tratamento não medicamentoso da hipertensão arterial

Abstract

Objective: To verify the efficacy of health education on the adherence to non-pharmacological treatment in arterial hypertension. Methods: Habits related to nutrition, physical activity and use of tobacco and alcohol were analyzed, as well as assessment of anthropometric and blood pressure levels, before and after the performance of group health education in 216 hypertensive patients. Results: There was a statistically significant change in the consumption of legumes, in the adherence to physical activity, in the reduction of body mass index and abdominal circumference, and in the control of arterial pressure, after the health education groups. Conclusion: The proposed health education was effective in incentivizing the adherence to non-pharmacological treatment in arterial hypertension, evidenced by the relevance of the adoption of these educational strategies for health professionals.