scholarly journals Drug compliance among hypertensive patients in Kassala, Eastern Sudan

2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-105
Author(s):  
A. G. El Zubier ◽  
A. A. Husain ◽  
I. A. Suleimati ◽  
Z. A. Hamid

A cross-sectional study of hypertensive patients was conducted and drug compliance was estimated. Factors associated with compliance, status of blood pressure control and occurrence of complications were assessed. Compliance was 59.6% as measured with the pill count method. We found 92% of compliant patients had controlled blood pressure in comparison with 18% of non-compliant patients, and 30.1% of the compliant patients had complications in comparison with 46.3% of the non-compliant patients. While the compliance rate was reasonable, 36.8% of patients were non-compliant because they could not afford to buy antihypertensive drugs. Inability to buy drugs was negatively and significantly associated with compliance. These patients experienced uncontrolled blood pressure and other complications

1970 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-9
Author(s):  
NU Ahmed ◽  
M Rahman ◽  
MDU Islam ◽  
SY Ali ◽  
AM Hossain ◽  
...  

Hypertension is an important independent predictor of cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular accidents and death. The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and hypertension is rapidly increasing in developing countries. A cross sectional study was conducted among 103 hypertensive patients during December 2009 to June 2010 in Goshair Hat Upazilla of Shariatpur District to determine the socio-demographic, clinical characteristics and status of control of hypertension in rural population. Respondents were distributed more or less equally among males and females. The mean ± SD and median age of the respondents were calculated as 59.97 ± 11.12 years, with 64% of them were included in the age group of 51 to 70 years. More than half of the respondents were housewives (51.5%), which were followed by businessmen (21.4%). Every three of five patients were over weight, while 22.3% respondents were obese. One third of the respondents were also diabetic (33%). None of the 103 patients had achieved the target for SBP (Systolic blood pressure) control (<140mm of Hg) and only 21.4% of the patients had achieved the target for DBP (Diastolic blood pressure) control (<90 mm of Hg). Again none of the diabetic hypertensive patients had achieved the target for SBP control (<130mm of Hg) and only one patient had achieved the target for DBP control (<80 mm of Hg). Overall five patients were found to have uncontrolled and severe hypertension (BP >180/110 mm of Hg), all of whom were female. From this study control of hypertension was found poor among rural hypertensive population. For effectively combating the burden of hypertension in this population, education and awareness about hypertension needs to be given priority. Key words: Hypertension; socio-demographic characteristics; rural area; control of blood pressure DOI: 10.3329/fmcj.v6i1.7402 Faridpur Med. Coll. J. 2011;6(1): 05-09


Author(s):  
Pratibha Rao Katapadi ◽  
Dattatreya D. Bant

Background: Hypertension is a significant public health issue worldwide and can have deleterious effects on the health when it is not under control. Adherence to antihypertensive medications is thus necessary for better control of blood pressure and to reduce the risk of complications. There are various factors which support or hinder the patient’s adherence to anti- hypertensive treatment. Thus this study was done to reflect the factors influencing the adherence to antihypertensive drugs among urban and rural population.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted in urban and rural field practice areas of Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi. A semi-structured questionnaire was used for data collection among the known hypertensive patients. The data was entered in Microsoft Excel and analysed using SPSS software.Results: Most of the hypertensive patients were aged 45 and above (89.5%). A total of 73.5% of the participants were adherent to antihypertensive medications and adherence was more among urban (76%) as compared to rural population (71%). Knowledge regarding complications of uncontrolled hypertension was the major factor for adherence in both the areas. The mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure was controlled in patients who were adherent.Conclusions: There is a higher level of adherence to antihypertensive medications in urban population as compared to rural population of Hubballi. The findings suggest patient factors, clinical factors and socio-demographic factors play an important role in determining the adherence to the medication.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Emefa Modey Amoah ◽  
Darlene Esinam Okai ◽  
Adom Manu ◽  
Amos Laar ◽  
Joseph Akamah ◽  
...  

Introduction. Despite efforts to combat hypertension by pharmacotherapy, hypertension control rates remain low. Lifestyle modifications of individuals diagnosed with hypertension have prospects for the prevention and control of hypertension. This study assessed the effect of modifiable lifestyle factors on blood pressure control among adults in urban Accra. Methods. In this cross-sectional study, 360 diagnosed hypertensive patients who were ≥18 years old, selected from two secondary-level referral hospitals in the Greater Accra Region, were interviewed. Demographic information, diet components, and exercise assessments as well as blood pressure measurements were taken. Chi-squared tests and binomial logistic regression were used to determine the association between demographic and lifestyle factors with blood pressure control. Area under the receiver-operator curves (AUROC) was used to identify lifestyle factors predicting optimal blood pressure control among patients diagnosed with hypertension. Results. Approximately 54.2% of participants had no knowledge of either causes or complications of hypertension. Similarly, 52.5% of patients that had not achieved blood pressure control lacked knowledge of causes or complications of hypertension. Longer time since diagnosis of 2–5 years (AOR = 0.08 (95% CI: 0.01–0.47)) and 6–10 years (AOR = 0.08 (95% CI: 0.01–0.50)) and diets, mainly composed of meat (AOR = 0.13 (95% CI: 0.02–0.70)) and starch (AOR = 0.14 (95% CI: 0.03–0.79)), predicted poor blood pressure control compared to patients diagnosed within a year and diets without meat and starch as main components, respectively. Additionally, engaging in some physical activity of 30 minutes to one hour (AOR = 5.64 (95% CI: 2.08–15.32)) and more than an hour (AOR = 11.38, 95% CI: 2.01–64.47)) predicted blood pressure control. Conclusion. The study concludes that increased physical activity, abstaining from alcohol and smoking, increased intake of fruits and vegetables, and reduced intake of carbohydrates, meat, and fat have a positive influence on blood pressure control. Lifestyle modifying factors have a key role in complementing pharmacotherapy in hypertension control.


2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Herman Karim Sombié ◽  
Daméhan Tchelougou ◽  
Abdoul Karim Ouattara ◽  
Jonas Koudougou Kologo ◽  
Pegdwendé Abel Sorgho ◽  
...  

Abstract Objective Glutathione S-transferases have been associated with experimental resistance to some drugs. The present study investigated the factors associated with blood pressure control in patients with essential hypertension, especially the role of GSTT1 and GSTM1 genes polymorphisms. This cross-sectional study in Burkina Faso consisted of 200 patients with essential hypertension and under treatment. Results In the present study, 57.5% (115/200) of patients had their hypertension under control. No statistically significant difference was found between controlled and uncontrolled groups for anthropometric and biochemical parameters as well as for GSTT1 or GSTM1 gene polymorphisms (all p > 0.05). Current alcohol consumption (OR = 3.04; CI 1.88–6.13; p < 0.001), Physical inactivity (OR = 3.07; CI 1.71–5.49; p < 0.001), severe hypertension before any treatment (Grade III [OR = 3.79; CI 2.00–7.17; p < 0.001]) and heart damage (OR = 3, 14; CI 1.59–6.02; p < 0.001) were statistically more frequent in uncontrolled essential hypertensive patients than controlled hypertensive patients.


Author(s):  
Esperança María Simoes da Silva ◽  
Mª Margarida Duarte Ramos Caramona

Abstract:FACTORS AFFECTING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTSCardiovascular disease affects both the physical, psychological and social well-being, thereby the need for assess quality of life. Consequently a good treatment of hypertension requires concern about the quality of life of the patient. Aim: To assess the influence of sociodemographic and clinical factors, in the quality of life of patients with hypertension. Methods: We performed an observational, cross-sectional study, in hypertensive patients followed in community pharmacies. Patients were selected at the pharmacy when they bought an antihypertensive drug or measure blood pressure. To each patient was administered a questionnaire evaluating the gender and age, drug sideeffects, duration of hypertension, blood pressure control, co morbidity, daily therapy, as independent variables and quality of life (assessed by HYPER questionnaire) as the dependent variable. Results: The sample consisted of 1876 hypertensive patients (44% men and 56% women) with a mean age of 60.48 ± 2.17 years. The mean duration of hypertension was 10.56 ±9.25 years. The amounts of drugs taken daily were (4.10 ±2.39) and the number of daily doses (2.50 ±1.09) was highly variable. The most frequent co morbidity was high cholesterol (42% of patients). Stand out that 81.3% of the hypertensive patients had blood pressure controlled. A better quality of life was independently predicted by achieving a controlled blood pressure, an absence of drug side effects and fewer drugs consumed per day. Conclusion: The results show the need to get involved in these patients in terms of representations of the disease when they have an impact on their quality of life. An intervention in patients with hypertension is necessary if we want to promote quality and adaptation to the disease.Keywords: hypertension, quality of life, blood pressure controlResumo:A doença cardiovascular afecta simultaneamente o bem-estar físico, psicológico e social do individuo, justificando que se investigue a sua qualidade de vida. Assim, quando se pretende um bom tratamento da hipertensão, deveremos igualmente preocupar-nos com a qualidade de vida do doente. Objetivo: Avaliação da influência dos factores sóciodemográficos e clínicos na qualidade de vida dos doentes com hipertensão. Metodologia: foi realizado um estudo observacional e transversal, quantitativo e analítico em doentes hipertensos seguidos nas farmácias comunitárias. Os doentes foram seleccionados quando se dirigiam à farmácia para comprar um anti-hipertensor ou medir a pressão arterial. A cada um dos doentes foi aplicado um questionário que avaliava as variáveis sexo e idade, os sintomas presentes no último mês, a duração da hipertensão, o controlo da pressão arterial, comorbilidades, terapêutica diária, como variáveis independentes e a qualidade de vida (avaliada pelo questionário HYPER), como variável dependente. Resultados: A amostra foi constituída por 1876 doentes com hipertensão (44% homens e 56% mulheres), com média etária de 60.48±2.17 anos. O tempo médio de duração da hipertensão foi de 10.56±9.25 anos. A quantidade de fármacos diários (4.10±2.39) e o número de tomas diárias (2.50±1.09) foram muito variáveis. A comorbilidade mais frequente foi o colesterol elevado (42% dos doentes). Destacam-se 81.3% hipertensos com pressão arterial controlada. Os fatores preditivos independentes para a qualidade de vida foram a ausência de efeitos secundários, o controlo da pressão arterial e o menor consumo de fármacos diários. Conclusão: Os resultados mostram a necessidade de intervir nestes doentes em termos das representações da doença quando estas tenham um impacto na sua qualidade de vida. Uma intervenção em doentes com hipertensão é necessária se quisermos promover a qualidade e adaptação à doença por parte destes.Palavras-chave: hipertensão, qualidade de vida, controlo da pressão arterial


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