article · BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

Antihypertensive medication adherence and associated risk factors among adults with hypertension: a cross-sectional study in a teaching hospital, Ghana

Oksana Ryabinina
Nicholas Ekow Thomford
Paul Kofi Nsiah
Francis Zumesew
Alexandra Adjakie Debrah
Nasara Umaimah Abubakar Sadiq
Isabel Oduro-Boateng
Reindoff Junior Ofori -Atta
Raji Sakibu Abdul
Francis Ohene Addo
Emmanuel Timmy Donkoh

2026Open accessUniversity Of Energy And Natural Resources

Abstract

The study revealed a moderately high adherence rate among participants. Continuous efforts to improve drug adherence regular by promoting significant predictors of adherence such as regular BP monitoring, medication availability and other patient-friendly measures are warranted.

Research topics

Medication Adherence and Compliance
Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1186/s12872-025-05410-3

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