Factores determinantes de cumplimiento terapéutico en adultos mayores hipertensos / Determinant factors of therapeutic compliance in elderly hypertensive patients
Rev. méd. Chile
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134(1): 65-71, ene. 2006. tab
Artículo
en Español
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RESUMO
Background:
In Chile, less than 30% of treated hypertensive patients achieve normal blood pressure values. Lack of compliance with treatment may influence the lack of success of treatments.Aim:
To identify determinant treatment compliance factors, according to the Health Belief Model, in elderly hypertensive patients. Material andmethods:
A stratified and randomized sample with 245 elderly hypertensive patients, participating in the Cardiovascular Program of the San Pedro de la Paz Health Center in Chile, was studied. Modified Miller's Health Behavior Scale to measure therapeutic compliance and Health Belief Questionnaire to measure independent factors influencing compliance, were applied. Data analysis was done with Student's, test ANOVA and linear regression.Results:
Eight of 23 factors were predictors of compliance gender, occupational activity, smoking, modification of health behaviors, difficulties to take medications, perception of treatment effectiveness, knowledge and perception about hypertension.Conclusions:
Knowledge about factors that influence therapeutic compliance allows to modify health care programs and improve their effectiveness.
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Asunto principal:
Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud
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Cooperación del Paciente
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Hipertensión
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Antihipertensivos
Tipo de estudio:
Ensayo Clínico Controlado
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Estudio pronóstico
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Investigación cualitativa
Límite:
Anciano
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Chile
Idioma:
Español
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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Documento de proyecto
País de afiliación:
Chile
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidad de Concepción/CL
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