Perfil clínico e sociodemográfico de hipertensos com infarto do miocárdio em hospital universitário

Abstract

Adherence to antihypertensive treatment is essential for the prevention of adverse cardiovascular events, especially among individuals who have experienced acute myocardial infarction. This study aimed to evaluate adherence to antihypertensive medication and associated factors in people with hypertension who suffered myocardial infarction and were treated in the emergency department of a university hospital in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. This is a cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, conducted with 85 participants. Adherence was assessed using the Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale (ARMS). Data were analyzed using appropriate statistical tests, adopting a significance level of 5%. It was observed that 82.4% of the participants showed adherence to antihypertensive treatment. Adherence was significantly lower among smokers, adults, and individuals with a per capita income equal to or lower than one minimum wage. The number of cigarettes smoked per day showed an inverse association with medication adherence. In conclusion, behavioral and socioeconomic factors negatively influence adherence to antihypertensive treatment among individuals who have suffered myocardial infarction, reinforcing the importance of targeted educational strategies for this population.