Patient perceptions and adherence to hypertension management plans: A cross-sectional study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background Hypertension is a major public health concern in Saudi Arabia, with poor medication adherence and inadequate self-care contributing to uncontrolled blood pressure and increased morbidity. Aim This study aimed to assess levels of medication adherence and self-care behaviors among hypertensive patients in Saudi Arabia and to explore how patient perceptions—behavior, motivation, and self-efficacy—affect adherence. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 408 hypertensive patients using the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) and the Hypertension Self-Care Profile. Data were analyzed using SPSS v29. Results Low medication adherence was reported by 88.2% of participants. Females showed higher self-care perceptions, while males had higher adherence scores ( P = 0.0088). Younger adults (18–29 years) had the lowest adherence and self-care scores. Significant negative correlations were found between MMAS scores and self-efficacy ( r = −0.251). Conclusion Patient perceptions, particularly self-efficacy, are strongly associated with adherence. Culturally tailored behavioral interventions are needed to improve hypertension management outcomes.
Source: Nutrition and Health
Authors: Turki Alanzi, Wejdan M Arif, Nahar Aloufi, Maha Alnami, Rahmah Al_Asiri, Wadha Alsharidah, Bodour Abdullah A Alqarni, Mashael Aldossary, Alanoud Alhusaini, Fatema Abualqassim, Nouf Alanzi
Language: English
Subfield: Family Practice
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4417534887