Key result
Older adults with hypertension show poor self-efficacy and common misconceptions regarding drug and alcohol interactions.
Why the study?
Older adults with hypertension may have misconceptions and low self-efficacy regarding interactions between antihypertensives and OTC analgesics or alcohol.
Population
51 adults aged 60 and older taking antihypertensives attending a blood pressure clinic
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Supports education on antihypertensive-OTC interactions in older adults; hypothesis-generating with no practice change yet warranted.
Cross-Sectional (n=51)
Older adults with hypertension have significant misconceptions and low self-efficacy regarding the risks of combining antihypertensives with OTC analgesics and alcohol, highlighting a need for targeted patient education.
Neafsey et al. (2002) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=51). Self-medication with OTC analgesics and alcohol was evaluated on Knowledge and self-efficacy concerning interactions of antihypertensives with OTC analgesics and alcohol. Older adults with hypertension demonstrated low self-efficacy and eight general misconceptions regarding the prevention of interactions between antihypertensives, OTC analgesics, and alcohol.
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