An Assessment of Adherence of Patients to Anti-Hypertensive Medication and Factors for Non-Adherence in Oromia Region Adama Referral Hospital, Ethiopia

Belayneh Kefale; Abate Wondesen

Authors

Belayneh Kefale
Abate Wondesen

Keywords:

hypertensive patients, adherence, adama, prescribed medication

Abstract

Background: Hypertension (HTN), or high blood pressure (systolic blood pressure >140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure >90 mmHg) is an overwhelming global challenge which ranks third as a cause of disability-adjusted life-year. Hypertension causes 7.1 million premature deaths each year worldwide and accounts for 13% of all deaths globally. There are effective medical therapies for hypertension management; but the problem of non-adherence to medical treatment remains a challenge for the medical professionals and social scientists. The objective of this study is to assess the magnitude of adherence and factors for non adherence related to anti-hypertensive treatments in hypertensive patients visiting Adama Referral Hospital.

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An Assessment of Adherence of Patients to Anti-Hypertensive Medication and Factors for Non-Adherence in Oromia Region Adama Referral Hospital, Ethiopia. (2015). Global Journal of Medical Research, 15(B1), 29-36. https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/875

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