Abstract
Hypertension is the leading preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, with an estimated prevalence of 31% worldwide. Antihypertensive medication reduces both blood pressure (BP) and cardiovascular risk; however, approximately 50% of patients become nonadherent to antihypertensives within a year of treatment initiation. Nonadherence can be considered as either intentional or unintentional. Research suggests that rather than being a solely passive process, illness beliefs and treatment perceptions may influence nonintentional nonadherence, highlighting the importance of considering patients’ beliefs when supporting adherence. The use of visuals is one method to aid understanding of complex health information and influence treatment beliefs.
Original language | English |
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Journal | International Journal of Pharmacy Practice |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 2 |
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Publication status | Published - 30 Nov 2022 |