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Status and influencing factors of medication compliance in patients with hypertension in community of Wuhu city
Chen Xue, Qi Yiwei, Jing Wei, Peng Bo, Li Yuanzhen
Published 2016-11-26
Cite as Chin J Mod Nurs, 2016,22(33): 4775-4778. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-2907.2016.33.010
Abstract
ObjectiveTo know the status and characteristics of medication compliance in patients with hypertension in communities, and analyze its influencing factors, so to provide theoretical basis for improving the medication compliance.
MethodsTotally 166 patients with hypertension in Wuhu communities were selected as the research object by cluster sampling method, then the self-designed general information questionnaire and Morisky medication compliance survey were used to assess the current status of medication compliance of patients, and related factors were analyzed.
ResultsIn 166 cases of patients with hypertension in the communities, the average score of Morisky medication compliance was (3.05 ±1.311) points; the medication compliance of 94 cases was good (56.6%); and the compliance of 72 cases was poor (43.4%). SPSS 20.0 statistical analysis was used to analyze 16 related factors. The age, whether suffering other diseases, whether have a regular return review, and the satisfaction degree to therapeutic effect were compared between two groups (P<0.05).
ConclusionsThe government should strengthen the community monitoring of hypertension in community health service centers, closely observe the blood pressure control, and take some intervention measures.
Key words:
Community; Hypertension; Medication compliance; Influencing factor
Contributor Information
Chen Xue
School of Nursing, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China
Qi Yiwei
Jing Wei
Peng Bo
Li Yuanzhen