Assessing implementation outcomes from studies addressing medication adherence for hypertension management in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa is as high as 48%, with medication adherence as low as 34.1%. Prioritizing hypertension management through medication adherence is the most effective means to improve outcomes. We report a systematic review of evidence-based interventions for medication adherence that, when effectively implemented, can improve hypertension management in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods

We searched the Web of Science, CINAHL, EMBASE, Global Index Medicus, PubMed/Medline, and APA PsycINFO databases. The search included articles from inception to October 26, 2022, which was later updated on October 1, 2023. Only studies (randomized controlled trials (RCTs), Non- RCTs, and Mixed Methods studies) conducted in Sub-Saharan Africa that repor

SUBMITTER: Egekeze CO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12639903 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature