Barriers and Facilitators of Medication Adherence in Hypertension Patients: A Meta-Integration of Qualitative Research.

ABSTRACT: The aim of this qualitative systematic review is to analyze the barriers and facilitators to the uptake of antihypertensive medication in hypertensive patients. The databases of PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, VIP, and Chinese Biomedical were searched from inception to June 2023. The studies were screened, extracted, and assessed independently by two researchers. Previously, the researchers used the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for Qualitative Research to assess the quality of the included studies. A total of 27 studies were considered, resulting in two combined findings: a good level of knowledge, belief, and behavior and adequate social support were facilitators of medication adhe

SUBMITTER: Zhou X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10976505 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature