Characterization of salt consumption among hypertensives according to socio-demographic and clinical factors

Authors

  • Milena Sia Perin Universidade Estadual de Campinas; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Marilia Estevam Cornelio Universidade Estadual de Campinas; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Roberta Cunha Matheus Rodrigues Universidade Estadual de Campinas; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Maria Cecilia Bueno Jayme Gallani Universite Laval; Faculte des sciences infirmieres

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692013000500002

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the relationship between the behaviors of salt consumption and socio-demographic and clinical variables. METHOD: sodium consumption was evaluated using the methods: self-reporting (considering 3 different behaviors related to salt consumption), 24- hr dietary recall, discretionary salt, food frequency questionnaire, estimation of total sodium intake and 24-hr urinary excretion of sodium (n=108). RESULTS: elevated salt intake according to the different measurements of consumption of the nutrient was associated with the variables: male sex, low level of schooling and monthly income, being Caucasian, and being professionally inactive; and with the clinical variables: elevated Body Mass Index, tensional levels, ventricular hypertrophy and the number of medications used. CONCLUSION: the data obtained shows a heterogenous association between the different behaviors related to salt consumption and the socio-demographic and clinical variables. This data can be used to optimize the directing of educational activities with a view to reducing salt consumption among hypertensives.

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Published

2013-09-01

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 5 (2013)

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Characterization of salt consumption among hypertensives according to socio-demographic and clinical factors . (2013). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 21(5), 1013-1021. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692013000500002