Few data are available on the predictors of decline in antihypertensive medication
adherence and the association of decline in adherence with subsequent blood pressure …

Background Diseases of the heart and vascular system are the leading cause of mortality in
the Philippines. Hypertension, the most important modifiable risk factor, has a prevalence …

BACKGROUND: Adherence to medication is a critical factor in the continued health and well-
being of patients with hypertension. Patients' acceptance of medical advice and information …

BACKGROUND: Nonadherence to medications among older adults can compromise quality
care. Among older adults with chronic diseases, nonadherence rates can reach 50 …

Lack of adherence to prescribed antihypertensive regimens constitutes a barrier to adequate
blood pressure control and prevention of cardiovascular events. Various means of …

BACKGROUND: Patients who seek medical care and who are prescribed medication may
choose to either accept or not accept the prescriber's recommendations to use the …

Background—Although many studies have identified patient characteristics or chronic
diseases associated with medication adherence, the clinical utility of such predictors has …

Impact of number of medications and age on adherence to anti... : Medicine Impact of number of
medications and age on adherence to antihypertensive medications: A nationwide …

Background: Pharmacy refill adherence assesses the medication-filling behaviors, whereas
self-report adherence assesses the medication-taking behaviors. We contrasted the …

Objectives This study examined theoretical predictors of long‐term medication adherence
(ie, treatment‐related beliefs, coherence of beliefs from experience with medication, habit …