Saberes e práticas de cuidado de gestantes com hipertensão

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the knowledge and care practices developed by pregnant women with hypertension. Method: qualitative research, developed in Primary Care, with 10 pregnant women with hypertension. Data were obtained through individual semi-structured interviews associated with the creativity and sensitivity technique called “Knowledge Body”, and submitted to thematic content analysis. Results: although pregnant women recognize hypertension as a high-risk condition, they demonstrate basic and superficial knowledge. This condition demanded care practices, such as physical exercise, healthy eating, reducing salt in meals, increasing fluid intake, daily blood pressure control and correct use of antihypertensive medications. Conclusion: it is necessary to sensitize health professionals to the change in the health care model, with a greater focus on health education and disease prevention actions.