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ASSESSMENT OF ADHERENCE TO ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE TREATMENT AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Dr.Aqsa Ghias, Dr.Sadaf Ramzan, Dr.Tehreem Malik

Abstract: chronic non-transmittable illnesses represent a genuine danger to general wellbeing around the world, paying little mind to whether they are created and created and have the right to be treated as a worldwide wellbeing need. Hypertension is the fundamental modifiable hazard factor for cardiovascular sicknesses. The absence of adherence to antihypertensive treatments has been connected to an assortment of issues, including inadequate circulatory strain control, reemergence and more prominent utilization of wellbeing assets. Technique: this cross-sectional examination was directed from September to October 2018 on all grown-up hypertensive patients at the Nishter Hospital Multan. Results: out of 150 members in the investigation, 66 (44%) had hypertension 10-15 years and in any event 18 (12%) had hypertension> 5 years, 81 (54%) acquired private segment medications and others from the open area. 30 (20%) took 2 tablets every day, 109 (72.7%) took 1 tablet daily. 90 (60%) had low attachment, 36 (24%) had medium bond and 24 (16%) had high grip for medications utilizing the Morisky attachment scale. When we analyzed the relationship between medication consistence with other socio-statistic qualities, we got measurably noteworthy outcomes as far as financial status, area and spot of procurement of medications (P = 0.0). Conclusion: adherence to the medication was low in this examination. The degree of adherence to treatment among members can be accomplished by teaching patients and bringing issues to light.

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