ArticleThe East African health research journal2021
Using the Health Belief Model to Explain the Patient's Compliance to Anti-hypertensive Treatment in Three District Hospitals - Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania: A Cross Section Study.
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- Predictors of health literacy among older adults with hypertension in Bali, Indonesia: A cross-sectional study.Belitung nursing journal · 2026Article
- Examine the effects of the developed Pender's model constructs on medication compliance and adherence to a low-salt diet in patients with uncontrolled hypertension.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
- Association Between Receiving Medication Information and Adherence to Antihypertensive Medication: Findings from the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey.Patient preference and adherence · 2025Article
- Determinants of knowledge, attitude, and practice among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional multicenter study in Tanzania.PLOS global public health · 2023Article
- Dissecting Supplement and Nutrients Intake of Adults with and without COVID-19 History through the Lens of Health Belief Model.Nutrients · 2022Article
- Midwives' Knowledge and Preparedness in Providing Maternity Care During COVID-19 Pandemic in Dodoma Region, Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study.SAGE open nursingArticle
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Abstract
backgroundHypertension remains a public-health challenge globally. Its prevention, early detection, proper and adequate treatment and control should be given high consideration to prevent occurrence of cardiovascular disease and stroke. This study is guided by the Health Belief Model (HBM) to investigate the influence of treatment compliance using HBM constructs among elderly hypertensive patients in 3 regional hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
methodsAn analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in 3 region hospitals in Dar es Salaam from April to May 2012. The study included patients who were on antihypertensive medications. Simple Random Sampling was used to enrol the study participants. Data was collected using structured questionnaire. Data was analysed using SPSS version 20. Linear Multiple Regression analysis was performed to identify variables which are strongest predictor of treatment compliance among variables of the Health belief Model.
resultsA total of 135 participants were enrolled of whom 56% were compliant to hypertensive treatment. Multivariate analysis indicated significant model fit for the data (F=11.19 and
conclusionThe study showed that 56% of study participants had hypertensive treatment compliance and perceived barrier to treatment was the strongest predictor. Innovative strategy on improving patients' perception of barrier to treatment is recommended in order to improve treatment compliance.
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