Condições de saúde e utilização de um serviço de atenção primária em pacientes hipertensos e/ou diabéticos

Objectives: To characterize socio-demographic and health conditions, habits, use and perception of quality of health services of hypertensive and diabetic users of Community Health Service (Conceicao Hospital Group). Materials and Methods: Cross univariate analysis of the socio-demographic profile, risk factors for cardiovascular disease, health perception, use and satisfaction with the health service of a random sample of people with hypertension or diabetes accompanied by Community Health Service (Conceicao Hospital Group), who responded to a structured questionnaire with closed questions, applied in home interviews by trained interviewers. Results: Of the 2,482 analyzed 67% were only hypertensive, 6% only diabetics and 27% had both conditions. They were mostly women (68%), elderly (60%), with education until complete elementary education (78%) and most of them considered their health as regular (42%) or good (41%) and 11% considered their health as poor. As for risk factors, 15% were smokers, 30% had inadequate nutrition, half were sedentary, 70% were overweight and 31% obese. More than 63% consulted with a doctor at least once in the last six months, but regular monitoring by other professionals or group membership is low. Conclusion: We conclude that the care with the risk factors related to lifestyle can be enhanced through the better use of resources of the health unit, such as group membership, home visits and consultations with nurses and dentists.