Key result
Qualitative interviews of 30 rural patients with untreated hypertension revealed that non-adherence is driven by reliance on alternative medicines, access barriers, and personal health beliefs.
Why the study?
What are the perspectives and expectations of patients with untreated hypertension in rural Indonesia?
Population
30 people living in rural villages in Yogyakarta province, Indonesia, diagnosed with hypertension, who had…
Design
Other
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May guide tailored adherence strategies in rural hypertension; leaves open need for prospective intervention trials.
What are the perspectives and expectations of patients with untreated hypertension in rural Indonesia?
Patients with untreated hypertension in rural Indonesia undervalue visiting health professionals due to beliefs in alternative medicines and access barriers, highlighting the need for accessible medication and tailored health strategies.
Rahmawati et al. (2017) studied Hypertension (n=30). Not taking anti-hypertensive medications was evaluated on Perspectives about hypertension and reasons for not taking medications. Qualitative interviews of 30 rural patients with untreated hypertension revealed that non-adherence is driven by reliance on alternative medicines, access barriers, and personal health beliefs.
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