THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN MEDICATION ADHERENCE AND HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH HYPERTENSION

Harsha C. K.*, Muhammad Fayis M., Asmunisa T. and Rajeev P. Thomas 

ABSTRACT

Hypertension is one of the most preceding problems all over the world, which is contributing to several other health complications like Cardiovascular diseases, Renal Disorders and many other complications. Although Hypertension is a preventable disease, its prevalence has been increasingly rising. Hypertension ranks first among the preventable causes of death worldwide. Quality of life has become an essential measure of results to evaluate the efficiency of the management plan for any illness. Drug therapy alongside lifestyle adjustments remains the effective control of hypertension, so compliance with the drug is the main factor contributing to attaining the desired clinical result. Noncompliance with antihypertensive drugs is the main cause of poor control of high blood pressure. Treatment adherence is the key link between treatment and outcome. The patient who was adherent to the full regimen of their hypertension treatment was often significantly less likely to have elevated blood pressure. Adherence to medications is associated with improved health benefits and patient outcomes. Non-adherence is the main obstacle to controlling hypertension and a significant barrier to effective hypertension management.

Keywords: Hypertension, Quality of life, Medication Adherence, Noncompliance.