Sociodemographic Determinants and Barriers to Treatment among Patients with Hypertension in Comprehensive Health Centre, Argungu, North-Western Nigeria
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Hypertension is a growing public health issue in Nigeria, with many patients facing treatment-related barriers that hamper disease control. Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the sociodemographic profile of hypertensive patients and identify treatment barriers in the Comprehensive Health Centre (CHC), Argungu. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed among ( n = 238) adult hypertensive patients recruited from CHC, Argungu, over four months. Data were collected through interviewer-administered questionnaires, documenting sociodemographic variables and perceived treatment barriers. Analysis involved descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests, with significance set at P < 0.05. Results: Participants were predominantly female 54.2%, aged 50%–59%. The most frequently cited barriers included lack of medication adherence (over 90%) and poor knowledge of hypertension 60.9% education level, farming occupation and age showed significant associations with barrier reporting ( χ ² = .0.02, 0.001 and 0.036, respectively, P < 0.05). Lack of basic knowledge of hypertension was found to be a serious barrier to treatment. Conclusion: Sociodemographic factors significantly determine treatment barriers among hypertensive patients in CHC, Argungu. Interventions such as health education, cost-subsidised care and improved service delivery are warranted to enhance treatment uptake and hypertension control.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Medicine
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $160
OpenAlex ID: W7118065391