PROMOCIÓN DE MEDIDAS DE CONTROL PARA LA HIPERTENSIÓN ARTERIAL EN ADULTOS. CENTRO DE SALUD ROCAFUERTE

Abstract

Arterial hypertension is one of the most common diseases that affect human health, it is an important pathology and risk factor for the development of other more serious diseases. Based on the above statement, an action-participation type study was carried out with the aim of promoting the promotion of control measures for arterial hypertension in the adult population of the Rocafuerte Health Center through an educational intervention plan. For the development of the diagnosis of the problem, the focus group technique and a moderation guide were applied. Through the ranking technique, the prioritization of the same was established, remaining as main problems: poor knowledge about the advantages of good eating habits, inadequate compliance with the therapeutic regimen established for arterial hypertension and ignorance of the benefits of the practice of activities. Physical exercises for the cardiorespiratory system of patients with hypertension. Thanks to this social planning process and the application of an early educational plan, it was possible to train 95% of users on the advantages of good eating habits through educommunication techniques, instruct on the importance of compliance with the established therapeutic regimen for hypertension blood pressure and explain the benefits of practicing physical activities for the cardiorespiratory system of patients with hypertension, through lectures and audiovisual techniques.