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Factors affecting medication adherence in patients with hypertension
Papatya Karakurt1, Mağfiret Kaşikçi
1Erzincan University School of Health, Erzincan, Turkey. papatyademirci@hotmail.com
Summary
Most hypertension patients in Turkey do not take their medication as prescribed, often due to forgetfulness or cost. Education on medication adherence and hypertension complications is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Public Health
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Hypertension management requires consistent medication adherence for effective blood pressure control.
- Non-adherence to antihypertensive medication is a significant challenge in clinical practice.
- Understanding factors influencing medication concordance is vital for developing targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate medication concordance in patients with hypertension.
- To identify factors affecting medication use among hypertensive patients in Turkey.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive study utilizing questionnaire data from 750 hypertensive patients.
- Data collected from an outpatient hypertension clinic in Erzincan, Turkey (December 2003 - April 2004).
Main Results:
- 57.9% of patients exhibited non-concordance with their prescribed medication.
- Top reasons for non-concordance included forgetfulness, aloneness, negligence (49.3%), and medication cost (26.5%).
- Age, education level, profession, and lack of knowledge about hypertension complications were significantly related to non-concordance.
Conclusions:
- Significant non-adherence to hypertension medication necessitates patient education on regular use.
- Targeted interventions should address factors like forgetfulness, cost, and knowledge gaps.
- Future strategies should focus on improving medication adherence for better hypertension management.
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