Patient Sociodemographic Characteristics and Adherence to Hypertension Medication: A Survey in a Rural Village in Indonesia

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10.2991/978-94-6463-048-0_24How to use a DOI?

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Hypertension; Sociodemographic; Adherence; Posyandu Lansia

Abstract

Hypertension has become a major global health problem and is one of the most important risk factors for cardiovascular events that can be prevented and treated. Medication adherence is important in hypertension management and can be influenced by various factors, including those related to patients and the health-care system. Since 2017, the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Islam Indonesia, has designed and delivered several programs (including hypertension-related programs) for people in Pandak village. However, data about the extent of nonadherence to hypertension medication and its association with sociodemographic characteristics have not been reported. This study focused on the relationships between the adherence to hypertension medication and sociodemographic characteristics of people with hypertension. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Pandak, Bantul, Yogyakarta. We used data from the community health centers to recruit participants. Adults (18 years old or older) diagnosed with hypertension and living in the selected village were included. Sociodemographic variables included age, sex, education level, occupation, and income. Adherence to hypertension medication was assessed using the Indonesian Medication Adherence Report Scale questionnaire. Univariate and bivariate analyses were applied. Most patients (58.2%) had no schooling or graduated from elementary school. The nonadherent group included 133 of 177 (75.1%) patients. Level of education, gender, age, occupation, and income did not differ significantly between the adherent and nonadherent participants (p > 0.05). Nonadherence to hypertension medication was commonly found in this rural village; these findings suggest that integrated interventions involving patients, community health workers, and community leaders are required.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Alma Natasya
AU  - Riana Rahmawati
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/12/19
TI  - Patient Sociodemographic Characteristics and Adherence to Hypertension Medication: A Survey in a Rural Village in Indonesia
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Cardiovascular Diseases (ICCvD 2021)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 208
EP  - 214
SN  - 2468-5739
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-048-0_24
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-048-0_24
ID  - Natasya2022
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