Ethiopia
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A Cross Sectional Study to Observe Adherence to Antihypertensive Treatment and Associated Factors among Hypertensive Patient on Follow Up in Debre Berhan Referral Hospital, North Shoa, Ethiopia, 2017
Author(s): Tigist Demisew, Sindew Mahmud and Tesfaye kechalewTigist Demisew, Sindew Mahmud and Tesfaye kechalew
Introduction: Hypertension is defined as systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg and/or Diastolic Blood Pressure ≥ 90 mmHg. It’s global public health challenge worldwide that contributes to the burden of hypertensive heart disease, stroke, renal failure, premature morbidity, and mortality. Adherence to pharmacological treatment is a key to guaranteeing success full therapy outcomes.
Objectives: The general objective is to assess the prevalence of adherence to antihypertensive treatment and associated factors among hypertensive patient.
Methods: Introduction: Hypertension is defined as systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg and/or Diastolic Blood Pressure ≥ 90 mmHg. It’s global public health challenge worldwide that contributes to the burden of hypertensive heart disease, stroke, renal failure, premat.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9517.1000321
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