Characterization of resistant hypertensive patients facing therapeutic adherence in coastal lowlands of Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

The aim was to characterize the sociodemographic and clinical profile of resistant hypertensive patients with regard to therapeutic adherence. Descriptive, cross-sectional study with 100 patients assisted at an Attention Center in Cabo Frio-RJ. Data were collected between September and October 2019. The information contained in a data collection instrument related to sociodemographic and clinical data was analyzed. A predominance of the female gender was identified 70 (70%); elderly 77 (77%); retired 43 (43%); diagnosed with SAH for more than 30 years 24 (24%); having associated comorbidities, the main one being Diabetes Mellitus 61 (61%); overweight 32 (32%). In the routine related to pharmacological therapy, it was identified that (85-85%) of the patients use the medications faithfully, 91 (91%) without the same reaction. The results show limitations regarding non-pharmacological adherence, especially weight control, maintenance of dietary planning and stress control.