Men's health and its challenges: medicalization of bodies with a significant de-terminant in elderly hypertensives

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the experiences of elderly men with the treatment of Systemic Arterial Hypertension and their conditions of illness. Method: descriptive study, based on qualitative methodology, in the city of Campos Sales-CE, in primary health care. The technique of a semi-structured interview was used, with 21 participating elderly men. Results: in the thematic categorization, with citations of speeches, with analysis and interpretation of the data, the need to implement methodologies aimed at health promotion, as well as innovation in the care provided by the health team according to the singularities of the service users, was evidenced. Conclusion:. The study, therefore, contributes to the discussion and reflection of the actions offered to men's health, and reaffirms the importance of looking at them, to have a long life and age in a healthy way.