Validity and Reliability of a Self-Reported Measure of Antihypertensive Medication Adherence in Uganda.

Samson OkelloBenson NasasiraAnthony Ndichu Wa MuiruAnthony Muyingo

Published in: PloS one (2016)

The Ugandan version of the MMAS-8 (MMAS-U) is a valid and reliable measure of adherence to antihypertensive medication among Ugandan outpatients receiving care at a public tertiary facility. Though the limited supply of medication affected adherence, this easy to use tool can be adapted to assess medication adherence among adults with hypertension in Uganda.

Keyphrases

blood pressure
healthcare
adverse drug
hypertensive patients
palliative care
mental health
glycemic control
quality improvement
emergency department
type diabetes
long term care
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
electronic health record