Treatment adherence and associated factors among hypertensive outpatients at Son Tra Medical Center
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: To assess treatment adherence among hypertensive outpatients and identify factors associated with their adherence. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 238 hypertension outpatients at Son Tra Medical Center, Da Nang City, from December 2022 to September 2023. Data were collected through structured interviews using a 51-item questionnaire organized into four sections: (1) Basic Information; (2) Adherence to Hypertension Treatment; (3) Knowledge Related to Treatment Adherence; and (4) Social Support for Treatment Adherence. Results: The proportion of patients adhering to treatment was 42%. A significant association was found between treatment adherence and patients’ knowledge, as well as specific demographic characteristics, including education level, age, and duration of illness (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The study found a low adherence proportion among hypertensive outpatients. Clinicians should pay more attention to this issue and associated factors. Therefore, intervention strategies should be developed to improve patient adherence to treatment in the future.
Source: Tạp chí Khoa học Điều dưỡng
Authors: Truong Van Vo Lam Tuan Nguyen, Thi Thuy Trang Trinh, Minh Tam Phan, Thi Thuy Dung Do, Anh Dao Mai, Thi Ngan Hoang
Language: English
Subfield: Family Practice
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409145604