Key result
Antihypertensive medication nonadherence is linked to ~260% higher odds of work absenteeism.
Why the study?
Hypertension significantly impacts workforce productivity in emerging economies, yet data on hypertension-related productivity-adjusted life-years remain scarce in Zambia and Africa.
Population
198 participants from two health facilities in Livingstone, Zambia
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Nonadherence may link to absenteeism in hypertensive workers; cross-sectional data leaves open causal links and intervention effects.
Cross-Sectional (n=198)
Yes
Effect estimate: OR 3.60 (95% CI 1.16, 11.22)
p-value: p=0.027
Hypertension causes significant productivity loss in Zambia, with high rates of medication nonadherence driven by demographic and socioeconomic factors.
Povia et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=198). Nonadherence to antihypertensive medication vs. Adherence to antihypertensive medication was evaluated on Nonadherence to antihypertensive medication (NATAM) associated with absenteeism from work (OR 3.60, 95% CI 1.16, 11.22, p=0.027). Nonadherence to antihypertensive medication occurred in 48% of patients and was significantly associated with absenteeism from work (OR 3.60), female sex (OR 2.52), and self-employment.
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