Assessing adherence to Antihypertensive therapy in primary health care in Namibia: findings and implications

Nashilongo, M.N, Singu, B, Kalemeera, F, Mubita, M, Naikaku, E, Baker, A, Ferrario, Alessandra, Godman, Brian, Achieng, L and Kibuule, D (2017) Assessing adherence to Antihypertensive therapy in primary health care in Namibia: findings and implications. Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy, 31 (5-6). pp. 565-578. ISSN 0920-3206

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Abstract

Namibia has the highest burden and incidence of hypertension in sub-Sahara Africa. Though non-adherence to antihypertensive therapy is an important cardiovascular risk factor, little is known about potential ways to improve adherence in Namibia following universal access. The objective of this study is to validate the Hill-Bone compliance scale and determine the level and predictors of adherence to antihypertensive treatment in primary health care settings in sub-urban townships of Windhoek, Namibia.

Item Type:	Article
Official URL:	https://link.springer.com/journal/10557
Additional Information:	© 2017 The Authors CC BY 4.0
Divisions:	LSE Health
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Date Deposited:	04 Dec 2017 14:28
Last Modified:	16 Apr 2024 01:57
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/85939

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