Why the study?
Antihypertensive drugs effectively control hypertension given good adherence, whereas uncontrolled hypertension can lead to severe and potentially fatal complications.
What are the rates and sociodemographic determinants of medication adherence among hypertensive patients?
Population
200 hypertensive patients at a tertiary care hospital in Navi Mumbai
Comparison
Sociodemographic factors associated with medication adherence
Design
Cross-sectional prospective study
Authors
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Low adherence (40%) tied to education level signals need for targeted counseling; leaves open whether education improves long-term BP control.
What are the rates and sociodemographic determinants of medication adherence among hypertensive patients?
Medication adherence among hypertensive patients in this Indian cohort was low (34.8%), highlighting the need for targeted counseling, especially for older patients and alcohol consumers.
Badhe et al. (2020) studied this question.
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