BACKGROUND

Hypertension is one of the top causes of death globally. Among Filipinos with hypertension, only 27% have their condition under control with treatment.

OBJECTIVE

To determine the level of medication adherence of chronic hypertensive adult patients in Cebu South Medical Center.

METHODS

Descriptive cross-sectional study, conducted at Cebu South Medical Center from June to September 2023, to 63 participants via complete enumeration using a validated two-part questionnaire that asked for patient demographics and the Hill-Bone Medication Adherence Scale adapted into Bisaya. Descriptive statistics were used.

RESULTS

Out of the sixty-three (63) patients who participated in the study, there were only nine adherent respondents (30%), while the remaining majority (70%) were non adherent. The demographics showed that education and occupational background were likely to affect medication adherence. Gender had no significant effect on the level of medication adherence.

CONCLUSION

Medication non-adherence is common and prevalent among adults with chronic hypertension seen in Cebu South Medical Center. Education and occupational background affect non-adherence. Together with Local Government Units promotion of proper education on disease process and proper implementation of medical adherence, strengthening medication assistance and guidance for income-generating activities could improve adherence.

Hypertension ; Medication Adherence