Internal locus of control was associated with significantly higher adherence to treatment regimens among hypertensive patients compared to external locus of control (P < 0.01).
Cross-Sectional (n=100)
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Does internal locus of control improve adherence to treatment regimen in hypertensive patients compared to external locus of control?
Hypertensive patients with an internal locus of control demonstrate better adherence to their treatment regimens than those with an external locus of control.
Effect estimate: F(1.98) = 18.2
p-value: p=< 0.01
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of locus of control on adherence to a treatment regimen among hypertensive patients. METHODS: The participants were 100 previously diagnosed hypertensive patients drawn from the Ituku-Ozalla University of Nigeria teaching hospital, using a purposive sampling technique. All participants were individually administered the Wallston, Wallston & Devellis (1978), Multidimensional Health Locus of Control (MHLC) scale, and Drug Adherence Questionaire (DAQ) by the researchers. A one-way factorial design and analysis of variance with unequal sample sizes were used to analyze the data. RESULTS: Internally-oriented patients adhered more to their treatment regimen than externally-oriented patients, F(1.98) = 18.2 (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION: Locus of control should be taken into consideration in the review of treatment packages for patients. This is because the efficacy of drugs depends to a reasonable extent on adherence to the schedule. If drugs are not taken as prescribed, their potency may be affected or wrongly assessed.
Felicia et al. (Fri,) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=100). Internal locus of control vs. External locus of control was evaluated on Adherence to treatment regimen (F(1.98) = 18.2, p=< 0.01). Internal locus of control was associated with significantly higher adherence to treatment regimens among hypertensive patients compared to external locus of control (P < 0.01).