Key result
Hypertension knowledge and positive attitude are linked to better medication adherence and self-care practices.
Why the study?
Poor compliance with prescribed antihypertensive therapy hinders adequate blood pressure control and increases risk of comorbidities and healthcare expenses.
Does knowledge and attitude towards hypertension treatment affect medication adherence and self-care practices in hypertensive patients?
Population
Hypertensive patients in a tertiary care hospital
Design
Prospective cross-sectional study using structured questionnaire
Authors
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KAP gaps in antihypertensive use may guide adherence support; leaves open whether education improves control in prospective trials.
Cross-Sectional
No
Does knowledge and attitude towards hypertension treatment affect medication adherence and self-care practices in hypertensive patients?
Patient education and positive attitudes towards hypertension treatment are crucial for improving medication adherence and self-care practices.
Talikoti et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension. Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards anti-hypertensive drugs vs. Poor knowledge and negative attitude was evaluated on Medication adherence and self-care practices. Higher knowledge and a positive attitude towards hypertension and its treatment were associated with good medication adherence and healthy self-care practices.
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