Anti-hypertensive treatment and lifestyle compliance on Praslin Island, Seychelles
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Authors
Edo, T.A.
De Villiers, L.
Issue Date
2012
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
Health Belief Model (HBM) , Hypertension lifestyle modifications , Hypertension treatment compliance in the Seychelles
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Abstract
Ensuring patients' compliance with treatment to effectively manage hypertension remains a major challenge to public health in the Seychelles. Non-compliance with treatment is the most important single reason for uncontrolled hypertension. Thus it is essential to identify factors that influence adherence negatively, and to develop strategies to improve compliance.
This quantitative, descriptive and correlation study identified and explained factors associated with treatment compliance among diagnosed hypertensive patients attending outpatient clinics on the Island of Praslin, Seychelles. The results indicate a high prevalence of obesity and uncontrolled hypertension. Reasons for anti-hypertensive treatment non-compliance include patients' preferences for and beliefs in herbal medications, alcohol abuse, failure to stop smoking and/or to lose weight and disregard for dietary restrictions of salt and animal fat. The research results can be used to devise strategies to enhance patients' compliance with their anti-hypertensive treatment and lifestyle adaptations in the Seychelles.
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Citation
Edo, T.A.; De Villiers, L. (2012) Anti-hypertensive treatment and lifestyle compliance on Praslin Island, Seychelles. AJNM Volume 14, Issue 2, pp 3-17
Publisher
Unisa
License
© 2012 AJNM
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DOI
ISSN
16825055