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[Barriers to hypertension treatment]

Maria Vilani Cavalcante Guedes1, Thelma Leite de Araujo, Marcos Venícios de Oliveira Lopes

  • 1Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Curso de Graduação em Enfermagem, Mestrado Acadêmico em Cuidados Clínicos em Saúde, Fortaleza-CE, Brasil. vilani_guedes@hotmail.com

Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|June 6, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Financial struggles, complex medication regimens, and physical activity pose significant barriers to hypertension treatment compliance. Addressing these factors is crucial for better blood pressure control in patients.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Health Management

Context:

  • Hypertension management in basic health units in Fortaleza-Ceará, Brazil.
  • Study population: 246 patients in a hypertension control program for at least one year.
  • Cross-sectional, descriptive study design.

Purpose:

  • To identify barriers to treatment non-compliance in hypertensive patients.
  • To explore factors affecting blood pressure control.
  • To understand challenges in managing hypertension within a primary care setting.

Summary:

  • 69 out of 246 patients achieved normal blood pressure levels.
  • Key barriers identified: poor financial condition, polypharmacy, and challenges with physical activity.
  • Treatment adherence is influenced by patient-related, environmental, and healthcare access factors.

Impact:

  • Highlights the multifaceted nature of hypertension treatment barriers.
  • Informs strategies for improving patient adherence and blood pressure management.
  • Provides insights for healthcare providers and policymakers in primary care settings.

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