An Assessment of Adherence of Patients to Anti-Hypertensive Medication and Factors for Non-Adherence in Oromia Region Adama Referral Hospital, Ethiopia

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Abstract

Background: Hypertension (HTN), or high blood pressure (systolic blood pressure >140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure >90 mmHg) is an overwhelming global challenge which ranks third as a cause of disability-adjusted life-year. Hypertension causes 7.1 million premature deaths each year worldwide and accounts for 13% of all deaths globally. There are effective medical therapies for hypertension management; but the problem of non-adherence to medical treatment remains a challenge for the medical professionals and social scientists. The objective of this study is to assess the magnitude of adherence and factors for non adherence related to anti-hypertensive treatments in hypertensive patients visiting Adama Referral Hospital.

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Belayneh Kefale, Abate Wondesen. 2015. "An Assessment of Adherence of Patients to Anti-Hypertensive Medication and Factors for Non-Adherence in Oromia Region Adama Referral Hospital, Ethiopia". Global Journal of Medical Research - B: Pharma, Drug Discovery, Toxicology & Medicine GJMR-B Volume 15 (GJMR Volume 15 Issue B1).

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An Assessment of Adherence of Patients to Anti-Hypertensive Medication and Factors for Non-Adherence in Oromia Region Adama Referral Hospital, Ethiopia

Belayneh Kefale
Belayneh Kefale Ambo University
Abate Wondesen
Abate Wondesen <p>Ambo University</p>