Key result
Good lifestyle knowledge linked to ~348% higher odds of adherence among hypertensive patients.
Why the study?
Adherence to medication therapy and lifestyle modification is often overlooked in hypertensive patient care and requires evaluation as a crucial part of cardiovascular management.
Cross-Sectional (n=421)
Yes
Odds Ratio: 4.48 (95% CI 2.3–8.75)
Absolute Event Rate: 73.1% vs 34%
Among adult hypertensive patients in northwest Ethiopia, 64.4% adhered to recommended lifestyle modifications, highlighting the need for interventions targeting knowledge and self-efficacy.
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Knowledge associated with adherence in hypertension; leaves open whether education interventions improve outcomes in trials.
Abebe et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=421). Good knowledge about lifestyle modification vs. Poor knowledge about lifestyle modification was evaluated on Adherence to recommended lifestyle modifications (AOR 4.48, 95% CI 2.30-8.75). Good knowledge about lifestyle modification was significantly associated with higher adherence to recommended lifestyle modifications among adult hypertensive patients (AOR 4.48).
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