Key result
Adherence to antihypertensive medication was sufficient in 63.3% of patients and low in 5.7%, with forgetting to take medications (52.9%) being the most common reason for nonadherence.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to determine the extent of adherence to hypertension medications among patients covered by comprehensive health service centers in Shahrekord, Iran.
Population
401 hypertensive patients registered in the Integrated Health Record System (SIB) in Shahrekord, Iran
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Forgetfulness predominates in antihypertensive nonadherence; leaves open whether reminder interventions improve control in hypertension.
Cross-Sectional (n=401)
Yes
While 63.3% of hypertensive patients in this cohort had good medication adherence, forgetfulness was the primary reason for nonadherence, highlighting the need for targeted educational interventions.
Ahmadi et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=401). Antihypertensive medication was evaluated on Adherence to antihypertensive medication. Adherence to antihypertensive medication was sufficient in 63.3% of patients and low in 5.7%, with forgetting to take medications (52.9%) being the most common reason for nonadherence.
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