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Correlation between compliance regimens with health locus of control in patients with hypertension

Mohammad Taher1, Zahra Safavi Bayat2, Kianoush Niromand Zandi3

  • 1M.Sc. in Nursing, Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran. Tahermohammad38@gmail.com.

Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran
|July 10, 2015
PubMed

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Hypertension patients with an internal health locus of control show better adherence to their treatment regimens. Understanding health locus of control can improve patient self-care and care quality.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Hypertension is a growing global health concern with serious complications.
  • Chronic diseases, including hypertension, are increasingly prevalent.
  • This study investigates factors influencing hypertension management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the correlation between treatment regimen compliance and health locus of control in hypertension patients.
  • To identify psychological factors impacting patient adherence to hypertension treatment.

Main Methods:

  • 130 hypertension patients were recruited via convenience sampling.
  • Data collected included demographics, treatment compliance, and health locus of control.
  • Blood pressure was measured, and data analyzed using SPSS 17.

Main Results:

  • A direct correlation was found between treatment adherence and internal health locus of control.
  • Patients with an internal health locus of control demonstrated improved compliance.
  • Internal health locus of control is positively associated with better treatment adherence.

Conclusions:

  • Health locus of control significantly influences treatment regimen compliance in hypertension.
  • Nurses and managers can leverage health locus of control in health programs.
  • Promoting internal health locus of control can enhance patient self-care and improve care quality.
Abstract

Keywords:
healthhypertensionlocustreatment

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