Compliance with medication among outpatients with uncontrolled hypertension in the Seychelles.

作者: B. Burnand , P. Hungerbuhler , C. Shamlaye , P. Bovet , B. Waeber

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摘要: Owing to increasing rates of hypertension and cardiovascular-related diseases in developing countries, compliance with antihypertensive medication is major public health importance. Few studies have reported on countries. We determined the 187 patients uncontrolled Seychelles (Indian Ocean), by assessing presence a biologic marker (riboflavin) urine. The urine tested positive 56% cases. Compliance varied from one physician another (highest 72% versus lowest 33%, P = 0.003), improved level literacy (62% 45%, 0.024), depended absence diuretics (respectively, 45% 66%, 0.005). ability report correctly number pills be taken daily was predictor who gave appropriate answers had for 31% those giving inappropriate answers).

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