Key result
Among 109 hypertensive patients, 43.1% were fully adherent to their medication, with adherence significantly associated with trust in the doctor and the number of antihypertensive drugs used.
Why the study?
What is the level of adherence to antihypertensive drug treatment and its associated factors among hypertensive patients in the Family Health Program?
Population
109 hypertensive patients enrolled on the Family Health Program in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo State
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Adherence associations with trust and pill burden should not change practice; leaves open whether interventions targeting these factors improve outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=109)
Yes
What is the level of adherence to antihypertensive drug treatment and its associated factors among hypertensive patients in the Family Health Program?
Adherence to antihypertensive therapy is adequate but significantly influenced by the patient's trust in their doctor and the pill burden.
Ungari et al. (2010) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=109). Antihypertensive drug treatment was evaluated on Adherence to drug treatment (Morisky-Green Test score of 4). Among 109 hypertensive patients, 43.1% were fully adherent to their medication, with adherence significantly associated with trust in the doctor and the number of antihypertensive drugs used.
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