Prevalence and determinants of medication adherence among women with hypertension attending urban primary health care facilities in Inezgane, Morocco: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death globally, with hypertension representing a major modifiable risk factor. Medication adherence persists as a major challenge in hypertension management, particularly among women, who often face unique barriers to adherence. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of antihypertensive medication adherence and to identify its associated factors among Moroccan women with hypertension.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in January 2025 among women attending three urban primary health care facilities in Inezgane, Morocco. The 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) was used to assess medication adherence. Descriptive statistics summarized participants' characteristics, and logistic regr

SUBMITTER: Es-Sabir F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12751429 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature