Abstract

POMA, Jorge; CARRILLO, Lucía  and  GONZALEZ, José. Family Functionality and Modifiable Risk Factors for Arterial Hypertension. Univ. Med. [online]. 2018, vol.59, n.1, pp.3-10. ISSN 0041-9095.  https://doi.org/10.11144/javeriana.umed59-1.ffha.

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; CI95% = 1.03-2.52); tobacco consumption (OR 1.63; CI95% = 1.04-2.55); overweight-obesity (OR; 1.77; CI95% = 1.13-2.76); altered blood pressure (OR: 2.00; CI95% = 1.22-3.28), and risky consumption of alcohol (OR: 5.69; CI95% = 3.59-9.01). The analysis of this relationship contributes to the advancement of knowledge and as a basis for delineating preventive strategies.

Keywords : family medicine; body mass index; tobacco use; obesity.

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