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The influence of locus control on adherence to treatment regimen among hypertensive patients

Obiageli Omeje1, Chinenye Nebo

  • 1Department of Psychology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria.

Patient Preference and Adherence
|May 17, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Hypertensive patients with an internal locus of control demonstrated better adherence to treatment regimens compared to those with an external locus of control. Understanding locus of control is key for effective patient treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Health Psychology
  • Behavioral Medicine
  • Clinical Pharmacy

Background:

  • Hypertension management requires consistent patient adherence to treatment regimens.
  • Patient beliefs about control over health outcomes can influence health behaviors.
  • Locus of control is a psychological construct that describes an individual's perception of the causes of events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the impact of locus of control on treatment adherence in hypertensive patients.
  • To determine if patients' beliefs about control influence their medication-taking behavior.

Main Methods:

  • A purposive sample of 100 hypertensive patients was recruited from a university teaching hospital.
  • The Multidimensional Health Locus of Control (MHLC) scale and Drug Adherence Questionnaire (DAQ) were administered.
  • Data were analyzed using a one-way factorial design and analysis of variance.

Main Results:

  • Patients with an internal locus of control exhibited significantly higher adherence to their treatment regimen compared to externally-oriented patients (F(1.98) = 18.2, P < 0.01).
  • Internal locus of control is associated with improved treatment adherence in hypertension.

Conclusions:

  • Locus of control is a critical factor to consider in developing and reviewing patient treatment plans.
  • Enhancing patient adherence through understanding their locus of control can improve drug efficacy and treatment outcomes.
  • Tailoring interventions based on locus of control may optimize hypertension management.
Abstract

Keywords:
adherencehypertensionlocus of controltreatment

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