Sex differences in the adherence of antihypertensive drugs: a systematic review with meta-analyses.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Poor worldwide rate of blood pressure control is largely due to poor adherence to antihypertensive (AHT) drug treatment. The question of whether sex affects adherence has long been debated but conflicting findings have been reported on this issue. Our objective was to evaluate sex differences in the adherence to AHT therapy.

Research design and methods

Studies were identified through a systematic search of PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science and Google Scholar (through January 2020) and manual handsearching of relevant articles. Observational studies reporting adherence to AHT drugs measured by self-report or pharmacy refill prescription-based methods among men and women were included. Summarised estimates of OR_s with 95% CIs were calculated using

SUBMITTER: Biffi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7348648 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature