A Cross-Sectional Survey of Fixed-Dose Combination Antihypertensive Medicine Prescribing in Twenty-Four Countries, Including Qualitative Insights.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Treatment inertia, non-adherence and non-persistence to medical treatment contribute to poor blood pressure (BP) control worldwide. Fixed dose combination (FDC) antihypertensive medicines simplify prescribing patterns and improve adherence. The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with prescribing FDC antihypertensive medicines and to understand if these factors differ among doctors worldwide.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted online from June 2023 to January 2024 to recruit doctors. We collaborated with an international network of researchers and clinicians identified through institutional connections. A passive snowballing recruitment strategy was employed, where network members forwarded the survey link to their clinical colleagues.

SUBMITTER: O'Hagan E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11396169 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature