Attrition and associated factors among patients on chronic antihypertensive therapy at Mulago hospital, Uganda: A mixed method study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Attrition among patients on chronic antihypertensive therapy is a significant problem that can lead to serious health consequences, including uncontrolled blood pressure. Several factors underlie attrition, so healthcare providers must address them to prevent treatment discontinuation and ensure optimal outcomes. Therefore, this study assessed attrition and associated factors among hypertensive patients from January 2020 and December 2022.

Methods

A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design. The quantitative study was a retrospective cohort study design using files of 1215 hypertensive patients. The qualitative study employed an explanatory descriptive design among 16 patients. A data abstraction tool and an interview guide were used for data collection. Attriti

SUBMITTER: Ntenkaire N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12944796 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature