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Scholars Academic Journal of Pharmacy | Volume-7 | Issue-03
Factors Affecting Adherence to Medications among Hypertension Patients
Amal S. Aljariri, Najwa A. Alomari, Mu’tazbellah F. Alzubi, Ola A. Aldmour, Ghadeer M. Aljamain, Alaa’ A. Alryalat
Published: March 30, 2018 |
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Pages: 120-129
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Abstract
Non-adherence to management of chronic illness is a global concern of
prominent degree. Information on adherence to antihypertensive drugs (AHDs) and blood
pressure control among hypertension patients in Jordan is scanty. This study will be
conducted to assess the rate of adherence and to explore factors associated with nonadherence to AHDs among ambulatory patients with hypertension in a King Hussein
Medical Centre (KHMC) at the Royal Medical Services (RMS) in Jordan/Amman. A
descriptive cross-sectional design will be used to collect quantitative data. Structured
questionnaire containing the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS) will be
utilized to collect information necessary to assess medication adherence. Demographic
and clinical data will be taken from the patients’ medical records. The self-reported
adherence rate to AHDs was 25.9 %. The adherence rate was approximately similar in
both genders, and the most common reasons for non-adherence were multiple drug
therapy and forgetfulness. Patients with governmental job,