Factors associated with lack of blood pressure control in men

Abstract

Objective  Verify the factors associated with lack of blood pressure control in men.

Methods  Exploratory and cross-sectional study undertaken at a referral center for cardiovascular diseases in Salvador-BA, where the referral center of the Ministry of Health’s male health program is located. A convenience sample was selected, totaling 130 men attended at a health center, submitted to interview, clinical and anthropometric assessment. In the bivariate analysis, Pearson’s Chi-squared or Fisher’s Exact test was employed, followed by multiple logistic regression analysis. The OR was corrected by means of Poisson’s model. Statistical significance was set at 5%.

Results  The high prevalence of lack of blood pressure control (65.4%), inappropriate living habits and overweight was verified. No statistically significant association was found between lack of pressure control and sociodemographic variables, living habits and anthropometric measures. In the regression, the lack of blood pressure control was associated with inappropriate medication use (PR: 1.35, 95% CI: 1.03; 1.76).

Conclusion  Inappropriate medication use was emphasized as an important factor associated with lack of control. Effective measures to change this situation are urgent and challenge professionals and public authorities.

Hypertension; Men’s health; Primary care nursing; Nursing care