Key result
Among patients receiving antihypertensive therapy in primary health care settings in Namibia, only 42.5% achieved acceptable adherence levels of 80% or greater.
Population
120 adult patients with a confirmed diagnosis of hypertension who had completed at least one cycle of…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Suboptimal adherence in Namibian primary care may limit BP control gains; observational data leaves open whether family support or follow-up improves outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=120)
Yes
Adherence to antihypertensive therapy in Namibian primary care is sub-optimal, highlighting the need for standardized monitoring and support systems to maximize the benefits of universal access.
Nashilongo et al. (2017) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=120). Antihypertensive therapy was evaluated on Proportion of patients with adherence levels to antihypertensive therapy ≥ 80% on the Hill-Bone blood pressure scale. Among patients receiving antihypertensive therapy in primary health care settings in Namibia, only 42.5% achieved acceptable adherence levels of 80% or greater.
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