STUDY OF NON-COMPLIANCE AND ITS REASONS IN OUTDOOR PATIENTS WITH HYPERTENSION: A QUESTIONNAIRE-BASED SURVEY

Authors

  • Fazal Hassan Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Haripur Haripur
  • Sohail Akhtar Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Haripur Haripur
  • Fazal E Haq Department of Pharmacy, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan

Keywords:

Compliance, Hypertension, Medication, Treatment

Abstract

Objective: To determine the factors for non-compliance in patients with hypertension who are treated at a public hospital.

Material & Methods: The study involved individuals with hypertension who were visiting Paharpur THQ Hospital. The study recruited patients who were willing to engage in conversations with pharmacists regarding their concerns about medication. Data was gathered by distributing questionnaires to evaluate adherence. A total of 50 patients, consisting of 32 males and 18 females, were picked at random based on their prescriptions. 

Results: Although 18 (36%) of patients reported unfavourable pharmacological effects, 34 (68%) did not inform their doctors. Noncompliance was induced by side effects in 41 cases (82%). 39 (78%) of patients are given drug explanations by their doctors.  43 (86%) of patients were unable to pay for their medications.  39 people (78%) stuck to their usual regimen.  42 (84%) of those polled ignored their prescriptions, and 36 (72%) stopped taking their medications when their symptoms improved.

Conclusion: The study revealed that hypertension patients who visit the outpatient department of the public hospital in Paharpur are prone to non-compliance. This is mostly attributed to their economic condition, the side effects of their medicine, the absence of nearby pharmacies, the complexity of their treatment regimen, and their job schedule. 

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Published

2023-12-31

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Hassan, F., Akhtar, S., & Haq, F. E. (2023). STUDY OF NON-COMPLIANCE AND ITS REASONS IN OUTDOOR PATIENTS WITH HYPERTENSION: A QUESTIONNAIRE-BASED SURVEY. Annals of Allied Health Sciences, 9(2), 52–56. Retrieved from https://aahs.kmu.edu.pk/index.php/aahs/article/view/222

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Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023): Annals of Allied Health Sciences

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