Factors Influencing Drug Adherence Among Hypertensive Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Authors

  • Palaniappan V , Uma Priyadharsini T , Senthil Kumar SK , Karthiyayini L Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

Hypertension, drug adherence, lifestyle factors, comorbidities, socioeconomic status.

Abstract

Background: Hypertension is a prevalent chronic condition requiring effective management 
through medication adherence and lifestyle modifications. This study aimed to investigate the 
factors influencing drug adherence among hypertensive patients in a tertiary care hospital in 
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 100 hypertensive patients 
admitted to the Non-Communicable Disease Ward of the Coimbatore Medical College 
Government Hospital. Data were collected using a pretested questionnaire, and Chi-Square tests 
were employed to analyze associations between drug adherence and patient characteristics, 
lifestyle factors, and comorbidities.

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Published

2023-01-08

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2023): volume 14 issue 1 (2023)

Section

Articles