Key result
Medication intake frequency and the belief that blood pressure medication is necessary were significantly associated with hypertension status (p<0.001) among ambulatory hypertensive patients.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to evaluate adherence to pharmacotherapy, perceptions, and practices among ambulatory hypertensive patients attending a cardiac institution in Karachi, Pakistan.
Cross-Sectional (n=200)
No
p-value: p=<0.001
Despite a majority of patients reporting daily medication adherence, blood pressure control remains poor, highlighting the need for improved patient education and comprehensive hypertension management strategies.
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May inform education on medication necessity beliefs; leaves open causal directions and requires prospective trials.
Khan et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=200). Medication non-adherence and patient perceptions vs. Medication adherence and positive perceptions was evaluated on Association between medication intake frequency and hypertension status (controlled vs uncontrolled blood pressure) (p=<0.001). Medication intake frequency and the belief that blood pressure medication is necessary were significantly associated with hypertension status (p<0.001) among ambulatory hypertensive patients.
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