Key result
Higher levels of perceived net barriers to treatment were associated with increased noncompliance with antihypertensive medication (overall rate 47%), accounting for 50% of the noncompliance.
Why the study?
Do perceived net barriers reduce compliance with antihypertensive medication in subjects attending a specialized clinic for hypertension?
Population
197 subjects attending a specialized clinic for hypertension
Comparison
Perceived net barriers (costs) to treatment vs Different levels of perceived net barriers
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Perceived barriers may contribute to antihypertensive noncompliance; hypothesis-generating, requires prospective trials before practice change.
Cross-Sectional (n=197)
Do perceived net barriers reduce compliance with antihypertensive medication in subjects attending a specialized clinic for hypertension?
Perceived barriers significantly contribute to noncompliance with antihypertensive medication, particularly in younger patients or those in early stages of treatment.
Richardson et al. (1993) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=197). Perceived net barriers to treatment vs. Lower levels of net barriers was evaluated on Noncompliance with antihypertensive medication. Higher levels of perceived net barriers to treatment were associated with increased noncompliance with antihypertensive medication (overall rate 47%), accounting for 50% of the noncompliance.
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