Autocuidado en los usuarios con diagnóstico de hipertensión arterial atendidos en el club de hipertensos del subcentro de salud N° 2 de la parroquia Sinincay. Cuenca-Ecuador 2013.

Abstract

Hypertension has been identified as the “Silent Killer “or as the “epidemic of the century”, as a priority public health issue that involves the entire society, not just the health sector. OMS estimates that in the world this disease affects more than one in three adults aged 25 or older: one billion people. In addition to contributing to this pathology as a cause of heart disease and stroke , which together represent the most important cause of premature death and disability . In this context information, this disease causes each year nearly 9.4 million deaths from heart disease. It also helps to increase the risk of kidney failure and blindness. For hypertension, is considered to be any value in excess of 140 mm Hg systolic and 90 mm Hg diastolic pressure, chronically, and if left untreated, can lead to severe complications such as myocardial infarction, cerebral hemorrhage or thrombosis, which can be avoided if properly controlled. Self-care , meaning care a person gives itself , is critical for treatment success and prevention of complications, leading to an improved quality of life. Objective: A descriptive study was conducted to determine the self-care in users treated in Hypertensive Club of Health Sub-Centre No. 2 Sinincay The population of users treated in club hypertension was 75 , of which counted with the collaboration of 53 people between men and women. Methodology: data collection form 30 structured questions on self-care, they were answered by user’s prior indication and explanation given by the interviewers was applied. For the preparation of statistical analysis (tables and graphs) SPSS 18 and Microsoft Excel 2010 software was used. Results: 53 individuals diagnosed with hypertension, which belong to the Hypertensive Club Health Sub-center No 2 Sinincay were incorporated. Most people, 81.1 % were women. Most individuals are in the age group of 56 to 65 and 66 years and more. The civil status of persons corresponds to married or married and follows in the frequency of widow / widower. Formal instruction is poor with 32.1 % illiteracy, plus 47.2% of incomplete primary. The highest educational level attained is to complete primary. Is added to the above indicate that 56.6 % have economic dependence.

KEYWORDS: HYPERTENSION, SELF ATENSION HEALTH, QUALITY AND EVOLUTION OF ACSESO ATENSION HEALTH, QUALITY HEALTH ATENSION, EPIDEMIOLOGIC FACTORS, CAUSALITY, RISK FACTORS, BLOOD PRESSURE, SELF CARE, SININCAY PARISH, BASIN-ECUADOR.