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Non-Adherence to Prescribed Antihypertensives in Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Healthcare Settings in Islamabad, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Sajid MahmoodZahraa JalalMuhammad Abdul HadiHasan OroojKifayat Ullah Shah
Published in: Patient preference and adherence (2020)
The prevalence of non-adherence to antihypertensive medications was high in the study population and poor medication adherence could potentially explain poor blood pressure control. Evidence-based targeted interventions on both medication adherence and blood pressure control should be introduced and implemented for better treatment outcomes.
Keyphrases
  • blood pressure
  • hypertensive patients
  • healthcare
  • physical activity
  • heart rate
  • risk factors
  • blood glucose
  • glycemic control
  • type diabetes
  • tertiary care
  • drug delivery
  • insulin resistance