scholarly journals Evaluation of Medication Adherence and Associated Factors in Hypertensive Patients in Bangalore, India; A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 426-431
Author(s):  
Amar Prashad Chaudhary ◽  
Jeswin George ◽  
Kaveri Kadowade ◽  
Lubna Faiyza ◽  
Rabiya Anjum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hypertensive Patients

scholarly journals Treatment adherence among patients with hypertension: findings from a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahad M. Algabbani ◽  
Aljoharah M. Algabbani
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Adherence Rate ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
Antihypertensive Medications ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Adherence To Medication

Abstract Background Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of mortality globally. Patient’s adherence to treatment is a cornerstone factor in controlling hypertension and its complications. This study assesses hypertension patients’ adherence to treatment and its associated factors. Methods This cross-sectional study conducted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The study targeted outpatients aged ≥18 years who were diagnosed with hypertension. Participants were recruited using a systemic sampling technique. The two main measurements were assessing adherence rate of antihypertensive medications using Morisky scale and identifying predictors of poor medication adherence among hypertensive patients including socio-economic and demographic data, health status, clinic visits, medication side effects, medications availability, and knowledge. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were performed to assess factors associated with poor adherence. Results A total of 306 hypertensive outpatients participated in this study. 42.2% of participants were adherent to antihypertensive medications. Almost half of participants (49%) who reported having no comorbidities were adherent to antihypertensive medications compared to participants with one or more than one comorbidities 41, 39% respectively. The presence of comorbid conditions and being on multiple medications were significantly associated with medication adherence (P-values, respectively, < 0.004, < 0.009). Patients with good knowledge about the disease and its complications were seven times more likely to have good adherence to medication (P <  0.001). Conclusions Non-adherence to medications is prevalent among a proportion of hypertensive patients which urges continuous monitoring to medication adherence with special attention to at risks groups of patients. Patients with comorbidities and on multiple medications were at high risk of medication non-adherence. Patients’ knowledge on the disease was one of the main associated factors with non-adherence.

scholarly journals Knowledge on Prevention of Stroke and Its Associated Factors Among Hypertensive Patients at Debre Tabor General Hospital: An Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 1681-1688
Author(s):  
Nigusie Selomon Tibebu ◽  
Tigabu Desie Emiru ◽  
Chalie Marew Tiruneh ◽  
Adane Birhau Nigat ◽  
Moges Wubneh Abate ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Hospital ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Debre Tabor

scholarly journals Prevalence and associated factors of chronic kidney disease among adult hypertensive patients in Tigray teaching hospitals: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Degena Bahrey ◽  
Gebreamlak Gebremedhn ◽  
Teklewoini Mariye ◽  
Alem Girmay ◽  
Woldu Aberhe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Uncontrolled Hypertension ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Diabetic Mellitus ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hypertensive Patients

Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of chronic kidney disease and to identify associated factors of chronic kidney disease among hypertensive patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted among selected 578 hypertensive patients. Data were collected using face to face interviewing questionnaires and from medical chart review. Binary logistic regression analyses were performed and analyzed using SPSS version 23.0. Result Of the total 578 hypertensive patients the prevalence of chronic kidney disease was found to be 128 (22.1%). Of these hypertensive patients, patients with uncontrolled blood pressure, overweight/obesity, dyslipidemia and diabetic mellitus, 43.3%, 33.7%, 27.3% and 28.2 respectively. After adjustment, the independent variables the significant associated factors of chronic kidney disease among hypertensive patients were age [AOR (95% CI 1.43 (1.07–1.81)], uncontrolled hypertension 4.434 [AOR (95% CI 9.45 (1.34, 14.73)], overweight/obese [AOR (95% CI 7.422 (2.72, 20.28)], dyslipidemia [AOR (95% CI) 13.749 (5.69, 33.215)], diabetic mellitus [AOR (95% CI) 2.137 (1.07, 4.26)]. In conclusion, the prevalence of chronic kidney disease was considerably high. The major associated factors of chronic kidney disease were age, uncontrolled hypertension, overweight/obese, diabetic mellitus and dyslipidemia.

scholarly journals Knowledge on Stroke Warning Signs and Associated Factors Among Hypertensive Patients, Northwest Ethiopia: An Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 17 ◽  
pp. 721-728
Author(s):  
Adane Birhanu Nigat ◽  
Moges Abate ◽  
Agimasie Tigabu Demelash ◽  
Nigusie Selomon Tibebu ◽  
Chalie Marew Tiruneh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hypertensive Patients

scholarly journals Effects of medication knowledge on medication adherence among hypertensive patients at Matero level one hospital, Lusaka city, Zambia: a cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 893
Author(s):  
Martin Kampamba ◽  
Farhiyyah Abanur ◽  
Christabel Nang’andu Hikaambo ◽  
Steward Mudenda ◽  
Kennedy Saini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Uncontrolled Hypertension ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Improve Medication Adherence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medication Knowledge ◽  
Hypertensive Patients

Background: Medication adherence is the mainstay to good treatment outcomes. Failure to adhere to medication in hypertensive patients may lead to considerable deterioration of the disease resulting in increased costs of healthcare and mortality. Knowledge about the name of the drug, indications and side effects may enhance medication adherence. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess effects of medication knowledge on medication adherence among hypertensive patients.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that involved 120 hypertensive patients. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic characteristics. Adherence was assessed using the 8-item Morisky medication adherence scale while patient’s medication knowledge was assessed using a 7-item scale. Multiple logistic regression was used to assess factors associated with medication adherence.Results: The mean age of participants was 59 years (SD±14.9) and 10 (8.3%), 42 (35%) and 68 (56.7%) had adequate, average and poor medication knowledge respectively. The prevalence of adherence in this study was 37.5%. In multivariable logistic regression analysis, uncontrolled blood pressure (BP) (AOR: 0.38, CI: 0.16-0.90) was associated with lower likelihood of adhering to medication.Conclusions: The adherence level to treatment was low and medication knowledge of hypertensive patients was generally poor. Uncontrolled BP was associated with non-adherence. Patients with uncontrolled hypertension should be given health education and counselling regarding their condition to improve medication adherence. 

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