Predictors of non-adherence to antihypertensive medication in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: a cross-sectional study

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Authors

Aimée Lulebo · University of Kinshasa

Paulin B. Mutombo · University of Kinshasa

Mala Ali Mapatano · University of Kinshasa

Éric Mafuta · University of Kinshasa

Patrick Kayembé · University of Kinshasa

Lisa T. Ntumba

Alain M. Ngoma · McGill University

Abstract

This study identified predictors of non-adherence to antihypertensive medication. All predictors identified were modifiable. Interventional studies targeting these predictors for improving adherence are needed.

Topics & Keywords

Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Medication Adherence and Compliance Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Research Notes

Volume 8, Issue 1, pp. 526-526

DOI: 10.1186/s13104-015-1519-8

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