Factors affecting compliance with anti-hypertensive drug treatment and required lifestyle modifications among hypertensive patients on Praslin island
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Authors
Edo, Thomas Akpan
Issue Date
2009-06
Type
Thesis
Language
en
Keywords
Adherence , Compliance , Hypertension , Health belief model , Lifestyle modification , Drug treatment , Quantitative descriptive-correlational research
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Abstract
Various studies on compliance with anti-hypertensive medications and appropriate lifestyle modifications have been conducted worldwide but studies specific to the Island of Praslin are lacking. The purpose of this quantitative, descriptive-correlational study was to describe factors that affected compliance with hypertension medications and lifestyle modification strategies in a sample of 102 hypertensive persons. The comprehensive version of the Health Belief Model served as the conceptual framework directing the study. The researcher investigated whether there were any significant relationships between compliance and the Health Belief Model variables. Data was collected by means of structured interviews and document analysis, involving an interview schedule and a checklist. All respondents were diagnosed hypertension patients registered at either of the two public health centres on the Island of Praslin. Individual perception of the benefits and risks of hypertension treatment as well as cues to action were found to be significant determinants of compliance behaviour. The study highlighted the need for improved health education and follow-up measures to strengthen patients’ perceptions about the benefits of treatment and compliance.
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Citation
Edo, Thomas Akpan (2009) Factors affecting compliance with anti-hypertensive drug treatment and required lifestyle modifications among hypertensive patients on Praslin island, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/3249>