Glicia Gleide Gonçalves Gama

Dificuldades de indivíduos com doença arterial coronária para seguir tratamento medicamentoso

Objective: To describe the difficulties encountered by individuals with arterial coronary disease in monitoring the drug treatment. Methods: It is a cross-sectional study involving 100 adults interviewed in a public hospital, in Salvador-BA; the results were analyzed as percentages and averages. Results: Men predominated, with an average age of 58.7±10.9 years, black skin color/ethnicity, low education and low income. Among the participants, 34% did not comply fully with the medical prescription because of economic conditions, forgetfulness and lack of guidance from health professionals. The purchase of at least one medication was made by 89%. Of the 81 individuals who had a prescription in the interview, 57 (70.4%) used five or more drugs daily; 67 (82.7%) did not know the name of all medicines, because: control was done by a family member, forgetfulness, difficulties to understand the prescription and, lack of a consulting habit. Conclusion: There was a low monitoring and understanding of prescribed medications. The socio-economic conditions and the unsatisfactory interdisciplinary approach seem to be the factors that explain the findings. Descriptors: Coronary artery disease; Medication therapy management; Nursing careObjective: To describe the difficulties encountered by individuals with arterial coronary disease in monitoring the drug treatment. Methods: It is a cross-sectional study involving 100 adults interviewed in a public hospital, in Salvador-BA; the results were analyzed as percentages and averages. Results: Men predominated, with an average age of 58.7±10.9 years, black skin color/ethnicity, low education and low income. Among the participants, 34% did not comply fully with the medical prescription because of economic conditions, forgetfulness and lack of guidance from health professionals. The purchase of at least one medication was made by 89%. Of the 81 individuals who had a prescription in the interview, 57 (70.4%) used five or more drugs daily; 67 (82.7%) did not know the name of all medicines, because: control was done by a family member, forgetfulness, difficulties to understand the prescription and, lack of a consulting habit. Conclusion: There was a low monitoring and understanding of prescribed medications. The socio-economic conditions and the unsatisfactory interdisciplinary approach seem to be the factors that explain the findings. Descriptors: Coronary artery disease; Medication therapy management; Nursing care

Des)controle de parâmetros clínicos e antropométricos em indivíduos com doença arterial coronária

This cross-sectional study evaluated the clinical and anthropometrical parameters of 100 individuals with coronary artery disease, who were assisted at preventive cardiology outpatient clinic at a public hospital in Salvador/BA. Data collection was performed through interviews and both clinical and laboratory evaluations. The results were analyzed as averages and percentages. Most participants were black men, aged <60 years, married, low education level and small income, unemployed and diagnosed with myocardial infarction. Most reported having arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, a sedentary lifestyle, and had quit smoking and drinking. All women and 82% of the men had an increased abdominal circumference, 19% had causal blood glucose>200 mg/dl, 36% was overweight, 28% were obese, 65% were in soma stage of hypertension, 65% had low HDL-C and 43% had high total cholesterol. It was observed that individuals with high cardiovascular risk and deficient socioeconomic conditions show a lack of control of several cardiovascular risk factors, thus demanding effective health care practices to control the illness.This cross-sectional study evaluated the clinical and anthropometrical parameters of 100 individuals with coronary artery disease, who were assisted at preventive cardiology outpatient clinic at a public hospital in Salvador/BA. Data collection was performed through interviews and both clinical and laboratory evaluations. The results were analyzed as averages and percentages. Most participants were black men, aged 200 mg/dl, 36% was overweight, 28% were obese, 65% were in soma stage of hypertension, 65% had low HDL-C and 43% had high total cholesterol. It was observed that individuals with high cardiovascular risk and deficient socioeconomic conditions show a lack of control of several cardiovascular risk factors, thus demanding effective health care practices to control the illness.

Crenças e comportamentos de pessoas com doença arterial coronária

The study described beliefs and behavior patterns related to causes and control measures of coronary artery disease (CAD). A hundred adults in an outpatient clinic in Salvador in the state of Bahia were interviewed. The results were analyzed via the qualitative analysis technique. It predominantly involved married and unemployed black men, aged <60 years, with low schooling and income. The average beliefs on the cause of CAD was 1.53 per participant and blamed behavioral, biological, relational and religious factors, and represented excesses related to day-to-day tensions and eating habits. Most of the participants did not consider the disease to be chronic and believed that treatment would be temporary and they would be cured. The average beliefs for control measures were of 1.45, with dietary measures and medication. A sedentary lifestyle was the norm and reducing smoking and alcohol, using less salt and saturated fat in the preparation of meals, consuming white meat, cooked and industrialized food was seen as the answer. Only 66% complied with medical prescriptions. Lack of understanding of the causes and control measures of CAD makes the implementation of medical care, better living and health conditions and self-care essential.

Lack of) control of clinical and anthropometrical parameters in individuals with coronary artery disease

This cross-sectional study evaluated the clinical and anthropometrical parameters of 100 individuals with coronary artery disease, who were assisted at preventive cardiology outpatient clinic at a public hospital in Salvador/BA. Data collection was performed through interviews and both clinical and laboratory evaluations. The results were analyzed as averages and percentages. Most participants were black men, aged <60 years, married, low education level and small income, unemployed and diagnosed with myocardial infarction. Most reported having arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, a sedentary lifestyle, and had quit smoking and drinking. All women and 82% of the men had an increased abdominal circumference, 19% had causal blood glucose>200 mg/dl, 36% was overweight, 28% were obese, 65% were in soma stage of hypertension, 65% had low HDL-C and 43% had high total cholesterol. It was observed that individuals with high cardiovascular risk and deficient socioeconomic conditions show a lack of control of several cardiovascular risk factors, thus demanding effective health care practices to control the illness.This cross-sectional study evaluated the clinical and anthropometrical parameters of 100 individuals with coronary artery disease, who were assisted at preventive cardiology outpatient clinic at a public hospital in Salvador/BA. Data collection was performed through interviews and both clinical and laboratory evaluations. The results were analyzed as averages and percentages. Most participants were black men, aged 200 mg/dl, 36% was overweight, 28% were obese, 65% were in soma stage of hypertension, 65% had low HDL-C and 43% had high total cholesterol. It was observed that individuals with high cardiovascular risk and deficient socioeconomic conditions show a lack of control of several cardiovascular risk factors, thus demanding effective health care practices to control the illness.

Difficulties of individuals with arterial coronary disease to continue drug treatment

Objective: To describe the difficulties encountered by individuals with arterial coronary disease in monitoring the drug treatment. Methods: It is a cross-sectional study involving 100 adults interviewed in a public hospital, in Salvador-BA; the results were analyzed as percentages and averages. Results: Men predominated, with an average age of 58.7±10.9 years, black skin color/ethnicity, low education and low income. Among the participants, 34% did not comply fully with the medical prescription because of economic conditions, forgetfulness and lack of guidance from health professionals. The purchase of at least one medication was made by 89%. Of the 81 individuals who had a prescription in the interview, 57 (70.4%) used five or more drugs daily; 67 (82.7%) did not know the name of all medicines, because: control was done by a family member, forgetfulness, difficulties to understand the prescription and, lack of a consulting habit. Conclusion: There was a low monitoring and understanding of prescribed medications. The socio-economic conditions and the unsatisfactory interdisciplinary approach seem to be the factors that explain the findings. Descriptors: Coronary artery disease; Medication therapy management; Nursing careObjective: To describe the difficulties encountered by individuals with arterial coronary disease in monitoring the drug treatment. Methods: It is a cross-sectional study involving 100 adults interviewed in a public hospital, in Salvador-BA; the results were analyzed as percentages and averages. Results: Men predominated, with an average age of 58.7±10.9 years, black skin color/ethnicity, low education and low income. Among the participants, 34% did not comply fully with the medical prescription because of economic conditions, forgetfulness and lack of guidance from health professionals. The purchase of at least one medication was made by 89%. Of the 81 individuals who had a prescription in the interview, 57 (70.4%) used five or more drugs daily; 67 (82.7%) did not know the name of all medicines, because: control was done by a family member, forgetfulness, difficulties to understand the prescription and, lack of a consulting habit. Conclusion: There was a low monitoring and understanding of prescribed medications. The socio-economic conditions and the unsatisfactory interdisciplinary approach seem to be the factors that explain the findings. Descriptors: Coronary artery disease; Medication therapy management; Nursing care

Des)control de parámetros clínicos y antropométricos en individuos con enfermedad arterial coronaria

This cross-sectional study evaluated the clinical and anthropometrical parameters of 100 individuals with coronary artery disease, who were assisted at preventive cardiology outpatient clinic at a public hospital in Salvador/BA. Data collection was performed through interviews and both clinical and laboratory evaluations. The results were analyzed as averages and percentages. Most participants were black men, aged <60 years, married, low education level and small income, unemployed and diagnosed with myocardial infarction. Most reported having arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, a sedentary lifestyle, and had quit smoking and drinking. All women and 82% of the men had an increased abdominal circumference, 19% had causal blood glucose>200 mg/dl, 36% was overweight, 28% were obese, 65% were in soma stage of hypertension, 65% had low HDL-C and 43% had high total cholesterol. It was observed that individuals with high cardiovascular risk and deficient socioeconomic conditions show a lack of control of several cardiovascular risk factors, thus demanding effective health care practices to control the illness.This cross-sectional study evaluated the clinical and anthropometrical parameters of 100 individuals with coronary artery disease, who were assisted at preventive cardiology outpatient clinic at a public hospital in Salvador/BA. Data collection was performed through interviews and both clinical and laboratory evaluations. The results were analyzed as averages and percentages. Most participants were black men, aged 200 mg/dl, 36% was overweight, 28% were obese, 65% were in soma stage of hypertension, 65% had low HDL-C and 43% had high total cholesterol. It was observed that individuals with high cardiovascular risk and deficient socioeconomic conditions show a lack of control of several cardiovascular risk factors, thus demanding effective health care practices to control the illness.

Dificultades de individuos con enfermedad arterial coronaria para seguir tratamiento medicamentoso

Objective: To describe the difficulties encountered by individuals with arterial coronary disease in monitoring the drug treatment. Methods: It is a cross-sectional study involving 100 adults interviewed in a public hospital, in Salvador-BA; the results were analyzed as percentages and averages. Results: Men predominated, with an average age of 58.7±10.9 years, black skin color/ethnicity, low education and low income. Among the participants, 34% did not comply fully with the medical prescription because of economic conditions, forgetfulness and lack of guidance from health professionals. The purchase of at least one medication was made by 89%. Of the 81 individuals who had a prescription in the interview, 57 (70.4%) used five or more drugs daily; 67 (82.7%) did not know the name of all medicines, because: control was done by a family member, forgetfulness, difficulties to understand the prescription and, lack of a consulting habit. Conclusion: There was a low monitoring and understanding of prescribed medications. The socio-economic conditions and the unsatisfactory interdisciplinary approach seem to be the factors that explain the findings. Descriptors: Coronary artery disease; Medication therapy management; Nursing careObjective: To describe the difficulties encountered by individuals with arterial coronary disease in monitoring the drug treatment. Methods: It is a cross-sectional study involving 100 adults interviewed in a public hospital, in Salvador-BA; the results were analyzed as percentages and averages. Results: Men predominated, with an average age of 58.7±10.9 years, black skin color/ethnicity, low education and low income. Among the participants, 34% did not comply fully with the medical prescription because of economic conditions, forgetfulness and lack of guidance from health professionals. The purchase of at least one medication was made by 89%. Of the 81 individuals who had a prescription in the interview, 57 (70.4%) used five or more drugs daily; 67 (82.7%) did not know the name of all medicines, because: control was done by a family member, forgetfulness, difficulties to understand the prescription and, lack of a consulting habit. Conclusion: There was a low monitoring and understanding of prescribed medications. The socio-economic conditions and the unsatisfactory interdisciplinary approach seem to be the factors that explain the findings. Descriptors: Coronary artery disease; Medication therapy management; Nursing care