Key result
Low social participation was associated with a twofold higher odds of low adherence to antihypertensive medication (OR 2.05) independently of educational level.
Why the study?
Does low social participation increase low adherence with antihypertensives in users of antihypertensive medication?
Population
1,288 users of antihypertensive medication from The Health Survey in Scania 2000, Sweden
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Social participation screening merits consideration in hypertension care; this Level 4 cross-sectional association leaves open causality and intervention effects.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,288)
Does low social participation increase low adherence with antihypertensives in users of antihypertensive medication?
Effect estimate: OR 2.05 (95% CI 1.05-3.99)
Absolute Event Rate: 15% vs 8%
Low social participation is associated with poor adherence to antihypertensive medications, suggesting that social factors and area of residence should be considered in hypertension management.
Johnell et al. (2005) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (users of antihypertensive medication) (n=1,288). Low social participation vs. Normal/high social participation was evaluated on Low adherence with antihypertensives during the last two weeks (OR 2.05, 95% CI 1.05-3.99). Low social participation was associated with a twofold higher odds of low adherence to antihypertensive medication (OR 2.05) independently of educational level.
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