Perceived Illness and Treatment Adherence to Hypertension Among Patients Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Rajina Shakya Sunil ShresthaRoshani GautamLalita RaiSabindra MaharjanGita Kumari SatyalBhuvan K CMana Kumari Rai

Published in: Patient preference and adherence (2020)

Illness perception and treatment adherence are correlated. Hence, it is beneficial to improve illness perception to achieve perfect treatment adherence. Reinforcement is essential to maintain adherence to both medications and behaviour therapy.

Keyphrases

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physical activity
social support
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