Key result
Adherence to antihypertensive medication was significantly associated with achieving target blood pressure control compared to non-adherence in adult patients with primary hypertension.
Why the study?
Does medication adherence improve blood pressure control in adult Nigerians with primary hypertension?
Population
140 adult patients with primary hypertension who have been on treatment for at least 6 months at a primary…
Comparison
Antihypertensive medication vs Non-adherence to antihypertensive medication
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Adherence assessment may inform BP control evaluation in Nigerian primary care; leaves open whether adherence interventions improve outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=140)
No
Does medication adherence improve blood pressure control in adult Nigerians with primary hypertension?
Absolute Event Rate: 75% vs 5%
p-value: p=0.03
Medication adherence is low (42.9%) among adult Nigerians with primary hypertension, which is significantly associated with poor blood pressure control rates (35.0%).
Iloh et al. (2013) conducted a cross-sectional in Primary hypertension (n=140). Medication adherence vs. Non-adherence was evaluated on Blood pressure control (< 140/90 mmHg) (p=0.03). Adherence to antihypertensive medication was significantly associated with achieving target blood pressure control compared to non-adherence in adult patients with primary hypertension.
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