Cardiovascular disease prevention and control strategies: a study on modifiable risk factors

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases are mostly chronic and frequently associated with Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH), Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and also the use of tobacco and other drugs, as well as other factors such as sedentary lifestyle, obesity, inadequate diet, stress. The chronicity factor, together with these inappropriate practices, make it difficult to fully perform cardiac functions. The objective of the project was to guide the assisted population about the main modifiable factors of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), also in relation to health care. The methodology was qualitative, descriptive, exploratory research, followed by an educational action regarding the topic, with the preparation and delivery of educational material, reinforcing the importance of recognizing the risk factors for CVD, as well as their prevention. The results of this study show that the population has little knowledge about risk factors and complications in the medium and long term, lacking continuous actions to raise awareness among the population.