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Objective: To analyze the relationship between adherence to antihypertensive drug treatment and depression in hypertensive elderly assisted by the Family Health Strategy in the city of Brazlândia, Federal District. Method: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. Structured interviews and questionnaires (EDG-15 and MMAS-8) were performed in hypertensive elderly (n = 261). Results: The analysis showed 59% female, 90% low educated, 53% were retired, 68% were married, 13% lived alone, 78% received up to 2 minimum wages, 68% did not self-medicate, 38% obtained 88% sedentary, 81% non-smoker, 60% diuretic, 22% monotherapy. Conclusion: The comparative analysis showed that the measurement of blood pressure and the way you buy the drug are independent variables of treatment adherence. The prevalence of depression was 37%. The prevalence ratio showed a higher risk of depression in patients with inadequate blood pressure, inadequate waist circumference, overweight and not adhering to treatment. The prevalence ratio showed lower risk of depression in men and smokers. |
