Estrategia educativa para la reducción del riesgo cardiovascular en pacientes con hipertensión arterial del Centro de Salud N° 2 de Loja

Abstract

Abstract: High blood pressure (HTA) is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease, causing premature death and disability. An intervention plan was developed to address the cardiovascular risk (CVR) of patients with HTA from January to July 2021 in health center number 2 Loja-Ecuador. A quasi-experimental research was carried out using the Globorisk tool and a questionnaire on risk and cardiovascular disease. Demographic partner characterizing 55 patients aged 40 to 74 years, 7.3% with very high risk, 29.1% with high risk, 41.8% with moderate risk, and 21.8% with low risk. Regarding knowledge about risk and cardiovascular disease 54.5% had inadequate knowledge. After the intervention 1.8% had very high risk, 9.1% high risk, 43.6% moderate risk and 45.5% low risk. The mean CVR decreased from 8.8% to 5.9% (p < 0.05). 92.7% obtained adequate knowledge. The average level of knowledge increased from 5.2 to 9.0 points (p < 0.05). The intervention was effective by improving knowledge about risk and cardiovascular disease and reducing CVR.