Key result
Illness perception showed a significant positive correlation with treatment adherence among patients with hypertension (ρ = 0.282, p < 0.01).
Why the study?
Hypertension is accountable for life-threatening complications, and an individual's illness perception may affect treatment adherence required to prevent them.
Population
204 patients with HTN attending an outpatient department in Kathmandu, Nepal
Design
Descriptive correlational study
Authors
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Correlational findings on illness perception and adherence in Nepali HTN patients are hypothesis-generating; prospective trials needed before clinical adoption.
Cross-Sectional (n=204)
No
Effect estimate: ρ = 0.282
p-value: p=< 0.01
Improved illness perception is significantly correlated with better treatment adherence in patients with hypertension.
Shakya et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=204). Illness perception was evaluated on Correlation between illness perception and treatment adherence (ρ = 0.282, p=< 0.01). Illness perception showed a significant positive correlation with treatment adherence among patients with hypertension (ρ = 0.282, p < 0.01).
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