Patient compliance with antihypertensive medication

J.C. Hershey, B.G. Morton, J.B. Davis and M.J. Reichgott

American Journal of Public Health, 1980, vol. 70, issue 10, 1081-1089

Abstract: Self-reported medication taking compliance behavior of 132 high blood pressure patients was analyzed using an expanded version of the health belief model. Subjects were selected through random sampling procedures from regular hypertension program sessions at a large urban hospital. A questionnaire was constructed to measure the model components, and interviews were conducted with each patient. Bivariate analysis showed that control over health matters, dependence on providers, perceived barriers, duration of treatment, and others' non-confirming experience were significantly related to compliance (p

Date: 1980
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DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.70.10.1081

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