Analysis of Risk Factors Associated with Hypertension in Adults and Prevention Strategy

Abstract

Hypertension constitutes a relevant public health problem and is one of the main causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide, its complications imply high costs in treatment and deterioration of quality of life. The objective of the research was to determine the risk factors associated with arterial hypertension in adults between 40 and 65 years of age who attend the Cristóbal Colón health center.

Methodology: mixed modality, combining the qualitative-quantitative paradigm, descriptive level, field, the population was made up of 68 adults, the technique used for data collection was the survey and the instrument the FANTASTIC questionnaire that allows measuring the styles of life.

Results: approximately 76% of the respondents do not have a history of hypertension, 44% lead a sedentary life, 35% frequently consume salt, fat and junk food, and 31% have a smoking habit from 1 to 10 times a week.

Conclusions: the identification of risk factors allowed to propose an educational plan according to the needs of the population and the functions of professionals inherent to nursing, such as: promotion, education and prevention, which allow expanding control over their own Health.