Factors associated with suboptimal adherence to antihypertensive medication: Cross-sectional study using nationally representative databases.

ABSTRACT: Suboptimal adherence to antihypertensive medication is a major challenge in controlling blood pressure. However, limited studies exist on suboptimal adherence to hypertension, especially in Korea. This study investigates factors associated with suboptimal adherence, including non-treatment and non-adherence. Study populations were collected from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) from 2007 to 2021. Participants were classified into three groups based on treatment and adherence to antihypertensive medication using a self-reported questionnaire. Multivariable adjusted logistic regression analysis was performed using KNHANES data to investigate associations for suboptimal adherence with covariates. In KNHANES, the adherent, non-adherent, and non-treatment gro

SUBMITTER: Jo S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11466572 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature