Failure to Initiate Medicine in Newly Diagnosed Hypertensives Despite Sustained High Blood Pressure in Nepal: an Under-discussed Dimension of Non-adherence

J Nepal Health Res Counc. 2021 Jan 22;18(4):804-806. doi: 10.33314/jnhrc.v18i4.2474.

Abstract

Hypertension is growing challenge in Nepalese community which is evident from the growing concern from all sectors. Non-adherence to hypertensive medication pose challenge as patients are reluctant to start drug despite receiving physician's advice. Continuing drug life-long once started, is a fear factor that needs dealing urgently. Keywords: Adherence; barrier; hypertension.

MeSH terms

  • Antihypertensive Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Blood Pressure
  • Humans
  • Hypertension* / drug therapy
  • Hypertension* / epidemiology
  • Medication Adherence
  • Nepal

Substances

  • Antihypertensive Agents