Key result
Medication nonadherence affects ~67% of hypertensive patients in Ghana and Nigeria, linked to poor BP control.
Why the study?
What factors are associated with medication nonadherence among hypertensive patients in Ghana and Nigeria?
Population
357 hypertensive patients (42.6% males) recruited from multiple centers in Ghana (n=120) and Nigeria (n=237)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Nonadherence linked to depression and concerns in Ghana/Nigeria hypertension care; leaves open need for interventional trials to improve adherence and outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=357)
Yes
What factors are associated with medication nonadherence among hypertensive patients in Ghana and Nigeria?
Medication nonadherence is highly prevalent (66.7%) among hypertensive patients in Ghana and Nigeria and is associated with depression, medication concerns, education, and herbal preparation use, contributing to poor BP control.
Boima et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=357). Medication nonadherence was evaluated on Medication nonadherence (MNA). Medication nonadherence was present in 66.7% of hypertensive patients in Ghana and Nigeria, and was significantly associated with depression, medication concerns, and poor blood pressure control.
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