Low medication adherence and hypertension control among adults with CKD: data from the REGARDS (Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke) Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low adherence to antihypertensive medication is an important barrier to achieving blood pressure control. Few data are available for medication adherence in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Study design

Cross-sectional.

Setting & participants

3,936 and 9,129 participants with and without CKD using antihypertensive medication in the REGARDS (Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke) Study, respectively. CKD was defined as albuminuria with albumin excretion>or=30 mg/g or estimated glomerular filtration rate<60 mL/min/1.73 m2.

Outcomes

Medication adherence and uncontrolled hypertension.

Measurements

Medication adherence was assessed using a validated 4-item scale. Blood pressure was measured 2 times by trained staff.

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SUBMITTER: Muntner P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3659158 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature