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The Patterns of Non-adherence to Medication in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease: A Descriptive Study

Anurag Agarwal1, Shilpa Mannagudda Sandip2, Amey Joshi3

  • 1General Surgery, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Bangor, GBR.

Cureus
|October 21, 2024
PubMed

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Most cardiovascular disease patients adhered to their medication regimens, but many lacked knowledge of side effects and discontinued medication without consulting a doctor. Improving patient education is key to enhancing medication adherence.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) like hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and stroke are widespread and significantly affect quality of life and healthcare costs.
  • Effective management of CVDs relies heavily on patient adherence to prescribed medication regimens.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate medication adherence rates among patients diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases.
  • To identify factors influencing medication compliance in this patient population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted involving 203 CVD patients.
  • Data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, including the eight-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8).

Main Results:

  • A total of 203 patients participated (81% male, 19% female).
  • 161 patients (79.3%) demonstrated adherence to their prescribed medical regimen.
  • A significant majority (76.8%) of participants had medical insurance.

Conclusions:

  • The majority of CVD patients in this study adhered to their treatment plans.
  • Key areas for improvement include patient knowledge of medication side effects and the practice of discontinuing medication without medical consultation.
  • Healthcare strategies should focus on enhancing patient education to boost medication adherence rates.
Abstract

Keywords:
adherencecardiovascular diseasemedical therapysystemic hypertensiontreatment regimen

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