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Factors associated with medication adherence among hypertensive patients in Namibia.
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Background: Hypertension is a major public health concern, with non-adherence to treatment undermining disease management and control. In Namibia, little research exists on medication adherence among hypertensive patients, particularly in the Kavango East region, Namibia. Aim: This study examined demographic, clinical, behavioural, and health system factors associated with medication adherence among hypertensive patients at a regional hospital in the Kavango East region, Namibia. Setting: The study was conducted at the outpatient department of a regional hospital in north-eastern Namibia. Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional approach was used with 200 hypertensive patients selected through consecutive sampling. Data were collected by using a self-administered questionnaire and analysed with Chi-squared tests and logistic regression to assess associations with adherence. Results: Non-adherence to antihypertensive medications was common, with 62% ( Conclusion: Adherence to antihypertensive therapy is undermined by socioeconomic, behavioural, and health system barriers. Contribution: This study provides much-needed evidence on the determinants of medication adherence in Namibia. It offers guidance for public health strategies, community awareness, and improved hypertension management outcomes.
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