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041			_aEnglish
041			_aKiswahili
100			_eCUHAS/BSN/5000968/T/20 _qAnitha Edwini Kati.
245			_aAssessment of the Factors Associated with Ant Hypertensive Non-Adherence among Hypertensive Patients at Mwawaza Refferal Hospital.
260			_aMwanza, Tanzania | _bCatholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS-Bugando] | _c2024.
300			_a57 Pages
300			_aIncludes References
520			_aAbstract: Background: Hypertension, a common yet serious condition, significantly impacts global health, particularly in low-income regions like sub-Saharan Africa. Poor adherence to antihypertensive medications exacerbates the issue, contributing to severe health complications and increased mortality. Understanding the factors influencing non-adherence is critical for improving patient outcomes. Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study, conducted from May 2023 to August 2024 at Mwawaza Referral Hospital in Shinyanga, Tanzania, aimed to assess factors associated with antihypertensive medication non-adherence. The study included 99 adult hypertensive patients who met the inclusion criteria. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 20.0, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05. Results: The sample comprised 55.6% females and 44.4% males, predominantly aged 40-49 years (24.2%) and 60-69 years (23.2%). Major factors for non-adherence included forgetfulness (76.8%), medication cost (62.6%), side effects (33.3%), and lack of awareness (61.6%). Additionally, 65.7% felt their healthcare providers never adequately explained the importance of medication adherence. Most participants (66.7%) rarely remembered to take their medications, and 69.7% never discussed their concerns with healthcare providers. Significant barriers to obtaining medication were reported by 88.9% of respondents. Conclusion: The study shows critical factors contributing to antihypertensive medication non-adherence, including forgetfulness, cost, side effects, and inadequate patient education. Effective strategies to address these barriers, such as enhancing patient-provider communication and education, are essential to improving medication adherence and managing hypertension in this population.
600			_xCommunity, Maternal and Child Health
700			_q Lemi Richard Nyanda
856			_z Research Report Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Award of Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree of the Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences.
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