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Associated Factors with Adherence Level of Elderly Patients with Hypertension to the Prescribed Medication
Abstract
Background:
More and more studies have emphasized the level of adherence among patients with hypertension during the last decades.
Objective:
The purpose of this study is to investigate the level of adherence of elderly patients with hypertension to the medication given to them.
Methods:
For this purpose, a quantitative synchronous study was performed on a sample of 73 elderly patients with hypertension. The Self-Efficacy For Appropriate Medication Use Scale [SEAMS] was used to evaluate medication adherence.
Results:
The findings of the study showed that elderly patients with hypertension show a moderate level of adherence to the medication. Age, years of starting treatment, and years of diagnosis were significantly associated with the level of medication adherence in elderly patients with hypertension.
Conclusion:
More studies are needed to highlight the factors that affect the level of adherence to the medication of elderly patients with hypertension.
