Home⇛Health Sciences Journal⇛vol. 13 no. 2 (2024)

Socioeconomic disparities in hypertension medication adherence in Quezon City: A cross-sectional study

Jamee G Lanag | Carolyn A Lavadia | Daniel Royce Lee | Richelle Anee L Matias | Johanna Arndriella M Mendoza | Marianne Claire M Morales | Ina Mulingbayan | Jose Ronilo G. Juangco | Norbert Lingling D. Uy

Discipline: medicine by specialism

 

Abstract:

Abstract Introduction Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, with adherence to treatment often influenced by socioeconomic status. This study assessed adherence to hypertension medication among patients in Quezon City across economic classes from August to October 2023. Methods An analytical cross-sectional design was employed, surveying 116 hypertensive Filipinos aged 18-64 years using the Brief Medication Questionnaire-1 (BMQ-1) and socioeconomic classifications based on multiples of the poverty line. Results Findings revealed that 50.9% of respondents were adherent or probably adherent to treatment, while 49.1% exhibited low or probable low adherence. Those who are low adherent and probable low adherent are 1.399 times more likely to belong to the “Low Income and Below.”, though this association was not statistically significant. Conclusion Adherence to hypertension treatment among the respondents was suboptimal, particularly among the lower-income groups. While the association between socioeconomic status and adherence was not statistically significant, the findings underscore the need for interventions targeting financial barriers and improving healthcare accessibility. Addressing these challenges can enhance adherence levels and reduce the burden of hypertension and cardiovascular risks across socioeconomic strata.



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