Funcionalidad familiar y factores de riesgo modificables para hipertensión arterial / Family Functionality and Modified Risk Factors for Arterial Hypertension

RESUMEN

La salud de la familia está ligada con su funcionamiento efectivo; por otra parte, la hipertensión arterial (HTA) es un proceso de gran prevalencia y una de las principales causas prevenibles de complicaciones cardiovasculares. El presente estudio transversal correlacional realizado con 414 participantes de 20 a 64 años de edad determina la relación entre funcionalidad familiar con factores de riesgo para HTA. La disfunción familiar constituye un factor de riesgo para presentar nivel bajo de actividad física (OR 1,61; IC95% 1,03-2,52), consumo de tabaco (OR 1,63; IC9s% 1,04-2,55), sobrepeso-obesidad (OR 1,77; IC9s% 1,13-2,76), tensión arterial alterada (OR 2,00; IC95% 1,22-3,28) y consumo de alcohol de riesgo (OR 5,69; IC95% 3,59-9,01). El análisis de esta relación contribuye al avance del conocimiento y como base para delinear estrategias preventivas.

ABSTRACT

The health of the family is linked to the effective functioning of the same, on the other hand, hypertension (HT) is a process of high prevalence and one of the main preventable causes of cardiovascular complications. Some associated risk factors can be prevented. The present cross-sectional, correlational study of 414 participants aged 20-64 determined the relationship between family functionality and risk factors for hypertension. Family dysfunction is a risk factor for presenting low level of physical activity (OR 1.61; Cl95% = 1.03-2.52); tobáceo consumption (OR 1.63; Cl95% = 1.04-2.55); overweight-obesity (OR; 1.77; Cl95% = 1.13-2.76); altered blood pressure (OR 2.00; Cl95% = 1.22-3.28), and consumption of alcohol at risk (OR 5.69; Cl95% = 3.59-9.01). The analysis of this relationship contributes to the advancement of knowledge and as a basis for delineating preventive strategies.