Key result
In a Pakistani population, 77% of hypertensive patients were adherent to their medication, with adherence significantly associated with the number of prescribed drugs and taking medication regularly versus for symptomatic relief.
Why the study?
What factors are associated with adherence to antihypertensive treatment in a Pakistani population?
Population
n=460 hypertensive patients from a simple random sample at two centers in Karachi, Pakistan
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Adherence strategies may target monotherapy and symptomatic use in Pakistan; leaves open causality and broader applicability.
Cross-Sectional (n=438)
Yes
What factors are associated with adherence to antihypertensive treatment in a Pakistani population?
In a Pakistani hypertensive population, 77% of patients were adherent to therapy, with younger age, poor awareness, symptomatic treatment, and monotherapy identified as factors adversely affecting adherence.
Hashmi et al. (2007) conducted a cross-sectional in Essential hypertension (n=438). Patient demographics, awareness, and treatment characteristics was evaluated on Adherence to antihypertensive therapy (defined as ≥80% adherence). In a Pakistani population, 77% of hypertensive patients were adherent to their medication, with adherence significantly associated with the number of prescribed drugs and taking medication regularly versus for symptomatic relief.
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