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ArticleJournal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.)2025

Impact Factors for Trajectories of Medication and Healthy Lifestyle Adherence in Young Adults With Hypertension: A Mixed Methods Study.

Xiang Fang, Yu Jia, Yiheng Zhou, Ziyu Yang, Ru Guo, Yu Cheng, Yonglang Cheng, Rui Zeng, Zhi Wan, Qian Zhao and 5 more

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Xiang FangDepartment of General Internal Medicine, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Yu JiaGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center Ward, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0073-1685
Yiheng ZhouGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center Ward, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Ziyu YangGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center Ward, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Ru GuoGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center Ward, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Yu ChengGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center Ward, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Yonglang ChengGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center Ward, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Rui ZengDepartment of Cardiology, West China Hospital, West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Zhi WanDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Disaster Medical Center, West China Hospital, West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Qian ZhaoGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center Ward, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Dongze LiDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Disaster Medical Center, West China Hospital, West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Bo YuanGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center Ward, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Rong YangGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center Ward, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Can ShenGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center Ward, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Xiaoyang LiaoGeneral Practice Ward/International Medical Center Ward, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.

Funding

135 Project for Disciplines of Excellence-Clinical Research Incubation Project 2023HXFH002CDHT Health Bureau 2024004CDHT Health Bureau 2024005Noncommunicable Chronic Diseases-National Science and Technology Major Project 2023ZD0506100Noncommunicable Chronic Diseases-National Science and Technology Major Project 2023ZD0506101Postdoctor Research Fund of West China Hospital, Sichuan University 2024HXBH067Sichuan Provincial Health Commission 2023-103Sichuan Provincial Health Commission 2024-102Sichuan Science and Technology Program 2024NSFSC0661Sichuan Science and Technology Program 2024NSFSC1534Sichuan Science and Technology Program 24ZDYF0065
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Abstract

Treatment adherence is a cornerstone of effective hypertension management. However, the dynamic patterns of adherence and their influencing factors among young Chinese adults with hypertension remain insufficiently understood. This study aimed to explore the trajectories of medication adherence and healthy lifestyle behaviors, as well as the associated influencing factors, in this population. A mixed methods design was employed. First, a prospective cohort of 89 young hypertensive patients was established. Adherence was assessed using guideline-recommended questionnaires from the 2018 Chinese Hypertension Guidelines at the 3rd and 6th months of follow-up. Medication adherence was categorized as low, moderate, or high. The healthy lifestyle adherence score encompassed six dimensions: diet, salt intake, alcohol consumption, smoking status, physical activity, and weight control. Second, semi-structured interviews based on the Health Belief Model were conducted to identify factors influencing adherence. Qualitative data were coded accordingly. During follow-up, 28.07% of participants exhibited a decline in medication adherence, whereas 19.30% showed improvement. For healthy lifestyle adherence, 46.07% declined and 22.47% improved. Baseline characteristics did not differ significantly across different adherence trajectory groups (p > 0.05). A total of 27 and 36 individuals participated in interviews regarding medication and lifestyle adherence, yielding 553 and 878 codes, respectively. Social, environmental, and patient-related factors accounted for 73% and 85% of these codes, respectively. The most frequently reported influencing factors included reminders and encouragement from family members, childcare responsibilities, occupational demands, social obligations, and awareness of hypertension. In conclusion, young adults with hypertension commonly experience fluctuations in both medication and lifestyle adherence. These variations are predominantly influenced by a combination of social, environmental, and individual-level factors. Trial Registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (https://www.chictr.org.cn/): ChiCTR2000033434.

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Antihypertensive AgentsHealthy LifestyleHypertensionMedication AdherenceAdultChinaExerciseFemaleHumansMaleProspective StudiesSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultAntihypertensive Agentsadherencehypertensionimpact factorsinterviewmixed methodyoung adult

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PMCPMC12331882

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