PREVALENCE OF HYPERTENSION CONTROL AND FACTORS AFFECTING ADHERENCE TO ANTIHYPERTENSIVE MEDICATIONS IN SAUDI ARABIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
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Mokhtar Mahfouz Shatla, Ruba Essam Hamad, Rawan Sami Kofyah, Orjuwan Ibrahim Alhijaili, Mohammad Hani Baharith, Aljuri Ibrahim Alhijaili
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Abstract
Hypertension is a significant public health concern in Saudi Arabia, with low control rates despite the availability of effective treatments. Adherence to antihypertensive medications is crucial for optimal blood pressure management, yet various factors influence patients' adherence levels. In this study, we aim to measure factors that affect adherence to antihypertensive medications in Saudi Arabia. This study used a cross-section study conducted through an online survey using Google Forms and sharing the survey among adult individuals in Saudi Arabia. Understanding the prevalence of hypertension control and the barriers to medication adherence can guide healthcare policies and interventions to improve hypertension management in Saudi Arabia. Addressing key adherence challenges may enhance treatment outcomes and reduce hypertension-related complications.
