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Abstract
Aim: We determined treatment adherence and quality of life of adults living with hypertension in rural Ghana.
Design: A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted.
Method: We randomly sampled 351 persons diagnosed with hypertension at the Baptist Medical Centre in Nalerigu, Ghana. A shortened version of the World Health Organization's Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire was used, and information on treatment adherence was collected using a modified Morisky Medication Adherence Scale. Data analyses were conducted with the aid of SPSS 23.0 at a 95% confidence level.
Results: The study revealed a high rate of treatment adherence, 226 (64%) with low quality of life among the participants. Adherence to treatment was more associated with the males compared to females. The social health dimension of the quality of life was significantly associated with treatment adherence. The role of social networks in enhancing adherence was a major finding in this study and could be harnessed by nurses and midwives to improve the lives of persons diagnosed with hypertension. It is recommended that measures that promote remembrance and reduce forgetfulness regarding hypertension medications, such as mobile health and digital technologies, be implemented by health workers to enhance treatment adherence. Further, measures aimed at improving resource allocation for women in rural communities, such as women-economic empowerment programmes, are encouraged to enhance health-seeking and treatment adherence.
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Nursing Open is a peer reviewed open access journal that welcomes articles on all aspects of nursing and midwifery practice, research, education and policy. We aim to publish articles that contribute to the art and science of nursing and which have a positive impact on health either locally, nationally, regionally or globally
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