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

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