Ansiedade nos níveis de pressão arterial em adultos: proposta de um plano de intervenção

Abstract

Arterial hypertension is part of the group of cardiovascular diseases that represent the highest percentage of causes of mortality from diseases such as stroke and acute myocardial infarction. The present study addresses arterial hypertension and its association with anxiety, this aims to report the factors that influence blood pressure levels, such as the individual's lifestyle and other daily factors that can cause an increase in blood pressure and its effects. complications such as stroke, heart attack, arterial aneurysm and kidney and heart failure. The objective of the work was to propose an intervention plan to control the pressure levels of hypertensive users, observing their relationship with anxiety. For the theoretical basis, the databases of the Ministry of Health were accessed, as well as articles from Bireme (Virtual Health Library) and Scielo (Scientific Electronic Library Online). The intervention project was developed from the situational diagnosis of the Poção community, from April to December 2020 where a large number of hypertensive patients registered in the area and a relationship between high blood pressure and anxiety as well as low adherence to treatment were found. The method used was Situational Strategic Planning (PES). This problem requires working together with the entire team (multiprofessional). It is hoped with the results of this work that it can contribute to assist in the knowledge and life of health professionals and patients who have anxiety problems, which causes changes in blood pressure, among other factors.