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

Author(s)

Perin, Milena Sia ^[1] ; Cornelio, Marilia Estevam ^[1] ; Matheus Rodrigues, Roberta Cunha ^[1] ; Bueno Jayme Gallani, Maria Cecilia ^{[1, 2]}

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Estadual Campinas, Fac Enfermagem, Campinas, SP - Brazil

^[2] Univ Laval, Fac Sci Infirmieres, Quebec City, PQ G1K 7P4 - Canada

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem; v. 21, n. 5, p. 1013-1021, SEP-OCT 2013.
• Web of Science Citations: 6

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. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 09/14461-4 - Salt intake according to socioeconomic status, demographic and clinical data among hypertensive subjects
• Grantee: Milena Sia Perin
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation