Abstract

Author(s): Méndez Montes, Sthefany Marlene1; Mota Sanhua, Vanessa2; Maldonado Miranda, Elsa Patricia3; Rivas Ayala Lourdes2

Introduction: Hypertension is a cardiovascular risk factor. In Mexico, the rate in men was 33.3% and in women 30.8%.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a nutrition intervention in patients with hypertension.

Methods: a before and after cuasi-experimental study with comparison group in 22 adult patients with hypertension without comorbidities in primary health care. The study group (n=11) received group education and nutritional consultation. The control (n=11) only nutritional consultation. Measurements included systolic and diastolic blood pressure, weight, BMI, waisthip ratio, body fat percentage and, levels of physical activity and hypertension knowledge.

Results: After intervention, in the group study, weight (p=0.032) and body mass index (p=0.027) decreased and, physical activity (p=0.016) and hypertension knowledge increased (p=0.026). Levels of physical activity (p=0.002) and hypertension knowledge (p<0.001) between groups were statistically different.

Discussion: the group intervention is effective lowering weight and body mass index; blood pressure, physical activity and hypertension knowledge were also modified favorably.

Conclusions: the nutrition intervention group impact favorably on variables related to cardiovascular disease.