An analytical cross-sectional study on the correlation between patient-doctor relationship and medication adherence of hypertensive Filipinos aged 40-65 in greater Manila Area during the COVID-19 pandemic / The Health Sciences Journal
Health Sciences Journal
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: 12-19, 2023.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-984390
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION@#Hypertension is a key modifiable risk factor for myocardial infarction and stroke, yet medication adherence remains low. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has further complicated the management of chronic diseases like hypertension. This study aimed to explore the correlation between the patient-doctor relationship and medication adherence among hypertensive Filipinos aged 40-65 years in the Greater Manila Area during the pandemic.@*METHODS@#A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 131 hypertensive Filipino participants. Data were collected through an online survey, assessing participant demographic and medical profiles, medication adherence using the Hill-Bone Compliance Scale (HBCS), and the patient-doctor relationship using the Physician-Doctor Relationship Questionnaire-9 (PDRQ-9).@*RESULTS@#Approximately half of the participants demonstrated good adherence to hypertension medication. A weak but significant positive correlation was found between overall medication adherence and the patient-doctor relationship. The duration of anti-hypertensive drug intake also showed a weak positive correlation with medication adherence. Factors such as comorbidities and type of consultation did not significantly impact medication adherence.@*CONCLUSION@#This study emphasizes the significance of the patient-doctor relationship in medication adherence among hypertensive Filipinos during the COVID-19 pandemic. Enhancing communication and trust between patients and physicians can potentially improve medication adherence and overall disease management.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Perception
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Medication Adherence
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COVID-19
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Hypertension
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Antihypertensive Agents
Language:
English
Journal:
Health Sciences Journal
Year:
2023
Type:
Article
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