Impact of Patient Knowledge of Hypertension Complications on Adherence to Antihypertensive Therapy

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Authors

Masaki Tani · University of Abou Bekr Belkaïd

Abstract

This study has shown a positive relationship between patients' knowledge about the hypertensive complications and adherence. In contrast, increased number of antihypertensive drugs taken May affect negatively the adherence to therapy.

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: Current Hypertension Reviews

Volume 10, Issue 1, pp. 41-48

DOI: 10.2174/157340211001141111160653

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