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Medication Adherence in Comorbid Hypertension and Diabetes: An Exploratory Descriptive Qualitative Study of Healthcare Providers' Perspectives.
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Background and Aims: Medication adherence is a critical determinant of clinical outcomes among patients with comorbid hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Despite the availability of effective therapies, adherence remains suboptimal, particularly in low- and middle-income settings where multiple patient, treatment, and health system factors influence medication-taking behavior. Healthcare providers are uniquely positioned to identify barriers and facilitators to adherence. This study explored healthcare providers' perspectives on medication adherence among patients with comorbid hypertension and diabetes using the World Health Organization multidimensional adherence framework. Methods: An exploratory descriptive qualitative study was conducted at the Pentecost Hospital, Ghana, between March and May 2025. Fifteen healthcare providers involved in the management of patients with hypertension and diabetes were purposively sampled, including medical officers, nurses, pharmacist, pharmacy technicians, dietitians, physician assistants, and mental health practitioners. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews lasting 30-60 min and analyzed using thematic analysis following Braun and Clarke's six-step framework. Results: Among the 15 participants, 53.3% ( Conclusion: Healthcare providers perceived medication adherence as influenced by interacting patient, therapy, condition, socio-economic, and healthcare system factors. Interventions integrating patient education, family involvement, mental health support, and multidisciplinary care may support medication adherence and improve long-term clinical outcomes.
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