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ArticleActa medica Philippina2025

Factors Associated with Medication Compliance among Hypertensive Patients in Barangay Sambag II, Cebu City.

Katrina Isabel A Abesta, Stacy Gayle N Auza, Avinash Suram, Francis Keith A Oludin, Jonathan P Abrenilla, Joy Ochoyafie Oche, Maria Dawn F Amante, Millicent C Abayan, Pamela Kaye B Pandili, Rex Moller Q Palmes and 3 more

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Katrina Isabel A AbestaSouthwestern University PHINMA, Cebu City, Philippines.
Stacy Gayle N AuzaSouthwestern University PHINMA, Cebu City, Philippines.
Avinash SuramSouthwestern University PHINMA, Cebu City, Philippines.
Francis Keith A OludinSouthwestern University PHINMA, Cebu City, Philippines.
Jonathan P AbrenillaSouthwestern University PHINMA, Cebu City, Philippines.
Joy Ochoyafie OcheSouthwestern University PHINMA, Cebu City, Philippines.
Maria Dawn F AmanteSouthwestern University PHINMA, Cebu City, Philippines.
Millicent C AbayanSouthwestern University PHINMA, Cebu City, Philippines.
Pamela Kaye B PandiliSouthwestern University PHINMA, Cebu City, Philippines.
Rex Moller Q PalmesSouthwestern University PHINMA, Cebu City, Philippines.
Yanilen A NoynaySouthwestern University PHINMA, Cebu City, Philippines.
Anacleto Clent L BanaaySouthwestern University PHINMA, Cebu City, Philippines.
Marvin C MasalungaSouthwestern University PHINMA, Cebu City, Philippines.

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Abstract

Background: Medication compliance contributes to preventing significant morbidities, such as stroke, among hypertensive patients. Objective: This study aimed to examine the factors affecting hypertensive patients' medication compliance in Sambag II, Cebu City. Methods: This study is an observational cross-sectional study. The study was conducted in Barangay Sambag II of Cebu City and involved 170 random, voluntary, self-reporting hypertensive patients. The Tao Yamane formula was used to determine the sample size. An interviewer-guided survey questionnaire was utilized to collect the data for the pilot study. The data were analyzed using Cronbach's Alpha Test for internal consistency and reliability. Results: Three factors were shown to influence compliance with antihypertensive medications. These are the source of medication, access to medication, and symptoms experienced before intake of anti-hypertensive medications. A factor that significantly affects compliance is the source of medication, wherein hypertensive patients prefer medications from retail pharmacies compared to the free medications supplied by the local health center. Conclusion: Residents of Sambag II, Cebu City preferred medications from retail pharmacies over the free medications provided by the local health center. Local health units may use this information to implement information drugs regarding the efficacy of medications provided by government agencies. Further studies are recommended to use subgroup analysis on factors influencing compliance and non-compliance to anti-hypertensive medicines.

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Cebu Cityhypertensionmedication compliancestroke

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PMID41502970
PMCPMC12772377

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