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Enhancing adherence of antihypertensive regimens in hypertensive African-Americans: current and future prospects.
- Source :
- Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy; Nov2012, Vol. 10 Issue 11, p1375-1380, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Patient adherence to antihypertensive medication is an important strategy for blood pressure control in hypertensive patients. However, rates of antihypertensive medication adherence among hypertensive African-Americans are unacceptably low. This article examines the current understanding of patient, clinical, provider and healthcare system factors associated with medication adherence in hypertensive African-Americans. Studies demonstrated that patient and clinical factors, such as self-efficacy and depression, are consistently associated with medication adherence in hypertensive African-Americans patients. Provider communication shows promise as a correlate of medication adherence, but more research on provider and healthcare system factors are still needed. The authors recommend that interventions targeted at increasing medication adherence among hypertensive African-Americans focus on self-efficacy. It is also imperative that clinicians screen hypertensive patients for depression and treat, if necessary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14779072
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 104393800
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1586/erc.12.138