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1845/2011 - Adherence to pharmacological and non pharmacological treatment and associated factors in primary care
Adesão ao tratamento farmacológico e não farmacológico da hipertensão arterial e fatores associados na atenção primária

Author:

• EDMARLON GIROTTO - Girotto, E. - IBIPORÃ, PR - UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE LONDRINA - <eddieuel@yahoo.com.br>

Co-author(s):

• Selma Maffei de Andrade - Andrade, S.M. - Londrina, PR - UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE LONDRINA - <selmaffei@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6843-8330
• TIEMI MATSUO - Matsuo, T. - UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE LONDRINA - <tiemi.matsuo@gmail.com>
• Marcos Aparecido Sarria Cabrera - Cabrera, M.A.S. - UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE LONDRINA - <marcoscabrera@uol.com.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9786-9674

Thematic Area:

Epidemiologia

Abstract:

To determine the adherence to pharmacological and non pharmacological treatment of hypertension in the primary care level and identify associated factors, a cross-sectional study was conducted with 385 hypertensive patients aged 20-79 years enrolled in a family health unit in Londrina, Parana, Brazil. The adherence to pharmacological treatment was 59.0%. Regular physical activity was reported by 68 (17.7%) hypertensive patients and 266 (69.1%) mentioned dietary changes. In the multiple regression analysis, adherence to drug treatment was associated with: increased age (50 to 79), consulting with a physician at least once a year, no regular alcohol consumption and previous myocardial infarction. Hypertensive males, with education equal or above the 4th grade, who had at least one consultation per year, with diabetes or no history of high cholesterol were more adherent to physical activity. Dietary changes associated with education below the 4th grade and consulting with a physician at least once a year. These results show variable levels of adherence to treatment and demonstrate the importance of integral actions in the attention of hypertensive patients.

Keywords:

Medication Adherence Hypertension Primary Health Care Risk Factors

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Girotto, E., Andrade, S.M., Matsuo, T., Cabrera, M.A.S.. Adherence to pharmacological and non pharmacological treatment and associated factors in primary care. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2011/Nov). [Citado em 21/01/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/adherence-to-pharmacological-and-non-pharmacological-treatment-and-associated-factors-in-primary-care/9164?id=9164



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