Why the study?
What factors affect adherence to antihypertensive treatments from a Saudi Arabian perspective?
What factors affect adherence to antihypertensive treatments from a Saudi Arabian perspective?
Adherence to antihypertensive treatment is influenced by patient, health system, and provider-related factors, which is relevant for improving blood pressure control in Saudi Arabia.
May aid BP control efforts in Saudi Arabia; extends adherence frameworks regionally but leaves causal testing open.
Hypertension is a global health issue among the adult population. Adherence to antihypertensive medications is an effective step for better control of blood pressure and preventing the risk of complications. Several factors support or hinder hypertensive patientsâ adherence. Objectives: This article reviews the factors affecting adherence to antihypertensive treatments, and reflects on these factors from a Saudi Arabian perspective. Methods: Papers and studies about antihypertensive medication adherence were reviewed from different databases including MEDLINE, PubMed, ScienceDirect and Google scholar. Results: Factors affecting antihypertensive treatments adherence are classified into three domains: Patient (e.g. sociodemographic, individual knowledge and skills), Health System, and Provider related factors.
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