Impact Factors for Trajectories of Medication and Healthy Lifestyle Adherence in Young Adults With Hypertension: A Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT: Treatment adherence is a cornerstone of effective hypertension management. However, the dynamic patterns of adherence and their influencing factors among young Chinese adults with hypertension remain insufficiently understood. This study aimed to explore the trajectories of medication adherence and healthy lifestyle behaviors, as well as the associated influencing factors, in this population. A mixed methods design was employed. First, a prospective cohort of 89 young hypertensive patients was established. Adherence was assessed using guideline-recommended questionnaires from the 2018 Chinese Hypertension Guidelines at the 3rd and 6th months of follow-up. Medication adherence was categorized as low, moderate, or high. The healthy lifestyle adherence score encompassed six dimensions: diet,

SUBMITTER: Fang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12331882 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature