Journal of Hypertension: Open Access

Fiseha Girma

Publications

• Research Article
  Compliance with Anti-Hypertensive Treatment and Associated Factors among Hypertensive Patients on Follow-Up in Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Jimma, South West Ethiopia: A Quantitative Cross- Sectional Study
  Author(s): Fiseha Girma, Solomon Emishaw, Fessehaye Alemseged and Altayework MekonnenFiseha Girma, Solomon Emishaw, Fessehaye Alemseged and Altayework Mekonnen
  
  Objectives: Various explanations have been proffered to explain why a large percentage of patients have resistant hypertension, including secondary hypertension and endogenous resistance to treatment. However, the main reason for inadequate control of BP is poor compliance with the treatment regimen; both pharmacological and behavioral (e.g. weight reduction, sodium intake restriction, and exercise). Understanding the reasons for patient noncompliance with antihypertensive treatment is essential if BP is to be more effectively managed. The finding of this study will assist health care professionals to understand factors related to treatment compliance this enables them to manage hypertension appropriately both with medication and advising lifestyle interventions, also this study will be helpful to implement effective strategies that would lead to improved compliance, .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1095.1000174

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