Profile of hypertensive patients: biosocial aspects, personal history and treatments

Objective: to characterize the biosocial profile and personal history of hypertensive patients; to investigate pre-existing diseases and hypertension treatments. Method: this was a descriptive documentary study with a quantitative approach. The data were collected from the records of patients seen at the ambulatory services from the São Paulo State University, between February 2006 and March 2009. The data collected comprised information related to socio-demographics and personal and family background for 35 hypertensive patients, in the period from March to May 2009. The collected data were compiled in an Excel spreadsheet. The data was statistically analyzed in a descriptive form. Absolute numbers and percentages were used in the tables. This study was approved by the Ethics in Research Committee of the Univap (H183/2008). Results: the biosocial profile of the hypertensive patients was characterized by female gender, age above 50 years, and x white race. The family diseases background displayed a predominance of hypertension, diabetes mellitus I and II, dyslipidemia, and obesity. Antihypertensive inhibitors of angiotensin converting enzymes, diuretics, calcium channels inhibitors, and beta-blockers were the most frequently medicines quoted as used by these hypertensive patients. Conclusions: the biosocial profile of these hypertensive patients was characterized by age over 50 years, female gender, and white race. Diabetes, obesity, and dyslipidemia were identified as the prevalent pre-existing conditions. The most frequently used medicines were the inhibitors of angiotensin converting enzymes, followed by diuretics, and calcium channels inhibitors. Descriptors: hypertension; lifestyle; health profile. RESUMO Objetivo: caracterizar o perfil biossocial e antecedentes pessoais de pacientes hipertensos; investigar as doenças pré-existentes e os tratamentos da hipertensão. Método: estudo descritivo, documental, com abordagem quantitativa. Os dados foram coletados a partir de prontuários de pacientes ...