International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health
Factors affecting compliance and health-seeking behaviour of hypertensive patients: a mixed-method study
Background: Hypertension is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite availability of effective pharmacological and lifestyle interventions, optimal blood pressure control remains suboptimal, largely due to poor treatment compliance and delayed or inappropriate health-seeking behaviour. Objectives were to assess the extent of treatment compliance among hypertensive patients; to identify determinants of antihypertensive treatment compliance; to explore factors aff …