Key result
Higher antihypertensive medication adherence is linked to lower quality of life, particularly in physical health.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to examine medication adherence levels among hypertensive patients and evaluate the effect of adherence on their quality of life.
Does medication adherence improve quality of life in hypertensive patients?
Does medication adherence improve quality of life in hypertensive patients?
Higher medication adherence, higher education levels, and fewer comorbidities are significantly associated with better quality of life in patients with hypertension.
Association between low adherence and reduced QoL in hypertension supports consensus; leaves open whether improving adherence enhances outcomes.
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Birol Yetim (2025) studied this question. Medication adherence level (1.86) was significantly associated with a lower quality of life score (43.62) in hypertensive patients, particularly in the physical health domain.
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