Knowledge and practice on drug compliance among males with hypertension

Authors

  • Vanitha Durai Department of Community Medicine, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai , Tamil Nadu, India
  • Anitha Rani Muthuthandavan Department of Community Medicine, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai , Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20161605

Keywords:

Drug compliance, Hypertension, Knowledge, Practice

Abstract

Background: Treat to goal was the theme of world hypertension day in 2006 which ensured patients compliance and hypertensive control. In hypertensive care drug compliance is a prime factor. Antihypertensive drugs are highly adhered by 50% of hypertensive. Poor blood pressure control result in many complications, leading to huge economic burden. Objectives of the study to find the level of knowledge and current practice on drug compliance with anti-hypertensive drugs among males with hypertension.

Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in November 2013, using an interview schedule among 100 males with hypertension in age group of 30-59 years who attended hypertension clinic of medicine Outpatient Department in a Medical College Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Result: Out of 100 hypertensive, 54% had education less than high school level, nearly half of them were from rural population, doing unskilled work and 64% had hypertension for less than 5 years. Among participants 63% were aware that medications should be continued throughout life and 81% were aware that drugs should not be stopped even if blood pressure is under control. Drug compliance rate as prescribed was 52% during last 2 weeks. Noncompliance rate at more than 2times were 22% and less than that were 26%.Common reasons for noncompliance were busy schedule (50%), forgetfulness (33.3%) during consuming alcohol (9%) and others. 

Conclusion: Drug compliance was very poor among males with hypertension, could be addressed by health care providers.

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2017-01-05

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Durai, V., & Muthuthandavan, A. R. (2017). Knowledge and practice on drug compliance among males with hypertension. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 3(6), 1424–1430. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20161605

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