Prevalence and factors associated with medication adherence among patients with hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hypertension is the leading cardiovascular risk factor globally, associated with a high morbidity and mortality. The high prevalence of hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is associated with contrastingly low awareness, treatment and control rates. Adherence to medication remains a major determinant of optimal blood pressure control. This systematic review aims to determine the prevalence, and factors associated with adherence to antihypertensive pharmacotherapy among patients with hypertension in SSA.

Methods and analysis

We will include studies published in Africa up to 31 December 2017. The following databases will be searched: PubMed, Embase, SCOPUS and Web of Science to identify potential studies without language restriction. To minimise chances of mis

SUBMITTER: Agbor VN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5857663 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature