[PS 03-23] FACTORS AFFECTING ANTIHYPERTENSIVE MEDICATIONS ADHERENCE AMONG HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS IN SAUDI ARABIA. (September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alsolami, Fatmah; Hou, Xiang-Yu; Correa-Velez, Ignacio
• Is Part Of: Journal of hypertension. Volume 34:(2016) Supplement 1
• Publication Date: 2016-09
• Subjects: Hypertension -- Periodicals; Hypertension -- Periodicals; 616.132005
• DOI: 10.1097/01.hjh.0000500233.12767.52
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1473-5598

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: Little is known about predictors of antihypertensive medications adherence in Saudi Arabia. This study examined the level of antihypertensive medication adherence and its predictors in Saudi Arabia. Design and method: Cross-sectional study of 308 participants from a general hospital in Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia. Results: 27.9% were classified as perfect adherents and 72.1% were classified as non-perfect adherents. Predictors were having non-formal education (p = 0.031, OR = 2.3, 95%CI = [1.82–5]), reporting a poor relationship with physicians (p = 0.004, OR = 2.25, 95%CI = [1.29–3.9]), and having no co-morbidities (p = 0.048, OR = 1.86, 95%CI [1.00–3.46]). Conclusions: The outcome of this study highlights the need for policies and interventions that enhance the level of formal education at a population level and improve physician-patient relationships in health care settings.