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Understanding the perception concerning medication and types of adherence behaviour in hypertensive patients

Hypertension is a significant public health problem. Despite the availability of effective treatment, non-adherence to treatment has been identified as the main cause of failure in controlling hypertension. The fragmented pattern of research related to adherence is unavoidable because it is a comple...

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Main Authors: Lee, Khuan, Mokhtar, Halimatun Halaliah, Krauss, Steven Eric, Ong, Beng Kok
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Language:English
Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2012
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spelling my.upm.eprints.408332015-10-27T01:09:52Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/40833/ Understanding the perception concerning medication and types of adherence behaviour in hypertensive patients Lee, Khuan Mokhtar, Halimatun Halaliah Krauss, Steven Eric Ong, Beng Kok Hypertension is a significant public health problem. Despite the availability of effective treatment, non-adherence to treatment has been identified as the main cause of failure in controlling hypertension. The fragmented pattern of research related to adherence is unavoidable because it is a complex phenomenon and affects not only the health of patients but also their entire lives. The research gap in this field is the absence of the patients’ perspective and a dearth of qualitative research. The aim of this study was to understand the patients’ perception concerning medication and the extent that these perceptions are reflected in adherence behaviour. This is a qualitative exploratory study on hypertensive patients in a community health clinic in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. It was found that the participants perceive prescribed Western Medicine (WM) from the clinic as scientifically proven but has undesirable side effects. Therefore, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) are used to counteract the harmful effects of WM. The types of adherence behaviour found include faithful follower, self-regulator and intentional non-adherer. The reason to engage in particular adherence behaviour indicates a contextual relationship with the perception concerning the medication. Thus, it was concluded that patients acquire knowledge phenomenologically to cope with hypertension. Therefore, to improve self-management and self-efficacy in adherence with treatment, patient-tailored education and an empowerment approach should be introduced. Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2012-09 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/40833/1/Understanding%20the%20perception%20concerning%20medication%20and%20%20types%20of%20adherence%20behaviour%20in%20hypertensive%20patients.pdf Lee, Khuan and Mokhtar, Halimatun Halaliah and Krauss, Steven Eric and Ong, Beng Kok (2012) Understanding the perception concerning medication and types of adherence behaviour in hypertensive patients. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, 20 (3). pp. 781-796. ISSN 0128-7702; ESSN: 2231-8534 http://pertanika.upm.edu.my/Pertanika%20PAPERS/JSSH%20Vol.%2020%20(3)%20Sep.%202012/15%20pg%20781-796.pdf
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description Hypertension is a significant public health problem. Despite the availability of effective treatment, non-adherence to treatment has been identified as the main cause of failure in controlling hypertension. The fragmented pattern of research related to adherence is unavoidable because it is a complex phenomenon and affects not only the health of patients but also their entire lives. The research gap in this field is the absence of the patients’ perspective and a dearth of qualitative research. The aim of this study was to understand the patients’ perception concerning medication and the extent that these perceptions are reflected in adherence behaviour. This is a qualitative exploratory study on hypertensive patients in a community health clinic in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. It was found that the participants perceive prescribed Western Medicine (WM) from the clinic as scientifically proven but has undesirable side effects. Therefore, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) are used to counteract the harmful effects of WM. The types of adherence behaviour found include faithful follower, self-regulator and intentional non-adherer. The reason to engage in particular adherence behaviour indicates a contextual relationship with the perception concerning the medication. Thus, it was concluded that patients acquire knowledge phenomenologically to cope with hypertension. Therefore, to improve self-management and self-efficacy in adherence with treatment, patient-tailored education and an empowerment approach should be introduced.
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author Lee, Khuan
Mokhtar, Halimatun Halaliah
Krauss, Steven Eric
Ong, Beng Kok
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Mokhtar, Halimatun Halaliah
Krauss, Steven Eric
Ong, Beng Kok
Understanding the perception concerning medication and types of adherence behaviour in hypertensive patients
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Mokhtar, Halimatun Halaliah
Krauss, Steven Eric
Ong, Beng Kok
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title Understanding the perception concerning medication and types of adherence behaviour in hypertensive patients
title_short Understanding the perception concerning medication and types of adherence behaviour in hypertensive patients
title_full Understanding the perception concerning medication and types of adherence behaviour in hypertensive patients
title_fullStr Understanding the perception concerning medication and types of adherence behaviour in hypertensive patients
title_full_unstemmed Understanding the perception concerning medication and types of adherence behaviour in hypertensive patients
title_sort understanding the perception concerning medication and types of adherence behaviour in hypertensive patients
publisher Universiti Putra Malaysia Press
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