Effective strategies to improve adherence to hypertension treatment in primary health care patients
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15276511Keywords:
Hypertension, Primary Health Care, Treatment Adherence, Health Interventions, Systematic ReviewAbstract
Introduction: Hypertension is a leading contributor to global cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Despite effective treatments, poor adherence remains a critical barrier, particularly in primary health care (PHC). Objective: To identify and critically evaluate effective interventions to improve adherence to hypertension treatment among adults in PHC settings. Methods: Systematic review of intervention studies following PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Results: Seventeen studies indicated that multicomponent approaches—combining education, multidisciplinary support, and m‑health technologies—enhance medication adherence, disease knowledge, and, in some cases, significantly reduce blood pressure. Conclusion: Context‑adapted, multicomponent strategies are more effective at improving therapeutic adherence in PHC.
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