Why the study?
Uncontrolled hypertension increases morbidity and mortality, making awareness of risk factors and adherence to treatment critical for disease control.
What is the level of adherence to treatment and satisfaction among Saudi hypertensive patients?
Population
384 hypertensive patients aged 40 years or older at primary healthcare centers across Saudi Arabia
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Supports targeted education in Saudi primary care; hypothesis-generating for adherence interventions pending prospective validation.
What is the level of adherence to treatment and satisfaction among Saudi hypertensive patients?
Saudi hypertensive patients demonstrate high levels of satisfaction with physician communication, which is associated with high self-reported adherence to treatment plans.
Alshahrani et al. (2021) studied this question.
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