Medication adherence and blood pressure control in treated hypertensive patients: first follow-up findings from the PREDIcT-HTN study in Northern Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adherence to antihypertensive medication is crucial to control blood pressure (BP) and hypertension management outcomes. In Bangladesh, as in many other countries, poor adherence to medication represents a challenge to effective hypertension management. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and relationship between medication adherence and BP management among hypertensive patients in Bangladesh.

Methods

The PREDIcT-HTN study in Northern Bangladesh aims to evaluate major adverse clinical events in treated hypertensive patients. The study involves 2643 hypertensive patients from a medical center, with data collected through baseline information and yearly follow-ups until 2025. The first follow-up visit was conducted between January and March 2021. Followi

SUBMITTER: Hossain A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11748311 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature