Open AccessDescription of medication adherence in hypertensive respondents at Mandalika Mataram elderly social centre
Author(s) -
Anna Pradiningsih,
Dzun Haryadi Ittiqo,
Neti Puput Arianti
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
pharmacy education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.198
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 1477-2701
pISSN - 1560-2214
DOI - 10.46542/pe.2021.212.5255
Subject(s) - respondent , nonprobability sampling , medicine , observational study , medication adherence , scale (ratio) , gerontology , family medicine , environmental health , population , physics , quantum mechanics , political science , law
Elderly people are at high risk of non-adherence to hypertensive therapy due to changes in body function and ageing processes. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to explore medication adherence among hypertensive respondents at the Mandalika Mataram NTB Elderly Social Centre. Methods: This study is descriptive observational with a purposive sampling technic. The sample consisted of 30 respondents who met the inclusion criteria. Data were collected using the Modified Morisky Adherence Scale (MMAS-8). Results: The results showed that adherence among participants was high (23.3%), moderate (56.1%), and low (20.0%). Respondent adherence was associated with the role of health workers in monitoring drug therapy. Non-adherence was several factors, including side effects of the drug, complex drug regimens, and ageing.