Abstract
To validate the content and appearance of an educational booklet about excess weight for adults with hypertension. Methodological study in which an educational booklet was developed from theoretical material on hypertension, chronic diseases and obesity, as well as guiding points for the clinical practice of the nurse in the care of young adults with excess weight and based on the Transtheoretical Model. Twenty-one specialists participated in the validation of content and appearance, being 9 teachers, 7 technicians and 5 designers. The Global Content Validity Index was 0.78 and the material was considered appropriate or superior. The experts suggested adjustments, incorporated into the material for print production of the final version. The educational booklet for people with hypertension and excess weight was considered valid regarding content and appearance.
Highlights
METHODHypertension is a multifactorial condition with high global prevalence[1]
Considering the goal of theWorld Health Organization (WHO) to reduce Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD) mortality by 2% annually[5] and the existence of scientific evidence that preventive actions are effective in the context of primary health, there is a need for global policy action to reduce cardiovascular risk, implementing measures at the community level, with cost-effective interventions
Interventions performed by nurses to reverse excess weight in the adult with hypertension need to consider the different conceptions about diet, physical activity, body and health when craving the change in lifestyle for this clientele
Summary
METHODHypertension is a multifactorial condition with high global prevalence[1]. It represents the main risk factor for cardiovascular complications, such as stroke, acute myocardial infarction, chronic kidney disease, as well as atherosclerotic diseases, especially when associated with overweight. Considering the goal of theWorld Health Organization (WHO) to reduce Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD) mortality by 2% annually[5] and the existence of scientific evidence that preventive actions are effective in the context of primary health, there is a need for global policy action to reduce cardiovascular risk, implementing measures at the community level, with cost-effective interventions. This includes teaching activities and updating of the clientele, implemented by health professionals, that directly influence adherence to healthy eating and practice of regular physical activity[2]. Interventions performed by nurses to reverse excess weight in the adult with hypertension need to consider the different conceptions about diet, physical activity, body and health when craving the change in lifestyle for this clientele
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