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Correlates of nonadherence to hypertension treatment in an inner-city minority population

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  • Shea, S.
  • Misra, D.
  • Ehrlich, M.H.
  • Field, L.
  • Francis, C.K.

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Objectives. Adherence to treatment is a key factor in achieving blood pressure control among hypertensives. We examined correlates of nonadherence to hypertension treatment in an inner-city minority population. Methods. Subjects (n = 202) were interviewed as part of a case-control study of severe, uncontrolled hypertension conducted in two New York City hospitals in 1989-91. All subjects were African American or Hispanic. Self-reported nonadherence to drug treatment for hypertension was measured using a five- item scale, and the sample was dichotomized as more (n = 87) or less (n = 115) adherent. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to adjust for demographic and other covariates. Results. Nonadherence was associated with having blood pressure checked in an emergency room (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 7.9; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.75, 35.77; P

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  • Shea, S. & Misra, D. & Ehrlich, M.H. & Field, L. & Francis, C.K., 1992. "Correlates of nonadherence to hypertension treatment in an inner-city minority population," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 82(12), pages 1607-1612.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1992:82:12:1607-1612_7
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    1. Samson Okello & Benson Nasasira & Anthony Ndichu Wa Muiru & Anthony Muyingo, 2016. "Validity and Reliability of a Self-Reported Measure of Antihypertensive Medication Adherence in Uganda," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 11(7), pages 1-11, July.

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