Impact of National health insurance on medication adherence among hypertensive patients: A hospital-based cross-sectional study from Kailali, Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Noncompliance of medication among patients with chronic disease is a major challenge for the health system. Expanding of national health insurance among patients might increase their access to health care services, reduce out of pocket expenditures, and improve health outcomes. This study aimed to determine the association between enrollment in health insurance and medication adherence among hypertensive patients in Nepal.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 402 patients visiting the outpatient department of Tikapur Hospital located in Kailali, Nepal. Data was collected by face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire. Adherence to hypertensive medication was assessed using the Hill Bone Medication Adherence Scale (HB-MAS). A multivari

SUBMITTER: Dangaura NR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12448337 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature