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September 10, 2025International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics

Evaluation Of Medication Adherence In Patients With Hypertension

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SBShaik. Baji Shaik. BajiBRBommu. RajasekharPLPothakamuri. Venkata Lokesh

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Prospective study reveals key factors affecting medication adherence in elderly patients with hypertension, suggesting implications for healthcare interventions.

Key Points

  • Adherence to antihypertensive medication is essential for effective blood pressure management in elderly patients, ensuring therapeutic benefits.
  • The study included 205 patients, with the majority aged over 60 years, highlighting the focus on elderly hypertension patients.
  • Prospective study employed the MMAS-8 scale to measure adherence, addressing five key influencing factors such as socio-economic status.
  • Improved medication adherence may lead to better health outcomes and quality of life for elderly patients living with hypertension.

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Baji et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1b35954b1d3bfb60ea1dbhttps://doi.org/10.61096/ijrpp.v14.iss1.2025.25-28
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