4CPS-029 Adherence to medication and salt restriction and blood pressure control among hypertensive patients

BackgroundSub-Saharan Africa is experiencing a rising burden of hypertension. Antihypertensive medications and salt-restriction diet are the cornerstone of effective hypertension control.PurposeWe therefore, assessed adherence to medication and salt restriction in 12 sub-Saharan countries and studie...

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Published in:European journal of hospital pharmacy. Science and practice 2018-03, Vol.25 (Suppl 1), p.A54-A55
Main Authors: terline, D de, Diop, BI, N’Guetta, R, Koffi, F, Houenassi, M, Limbolé, E, Kuate, L Mfeukeu, Nhavoto, C, Empana, JP, Jouven, X, Antignac, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blood pressure
Hypertension
Patient compliance
Salt
Section 4: Clinical pharmacy services
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Summary:BackgroundSub-Saharan Africa is experiencing a rising burden of hypertension. Antihypertensive medications and salt-restriction diet are the cornerstone of effective hypertension control.PurposeWe therefore, assessed adherence to medication and salt restriction in 12 sub-Saharan countries and studied their relationship with blood pressure (BP) control among hypertensive patients.Material and methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional survey in urban clinics of 12 sub-Saharan countries (Benin, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Mozambique, Niger, Togo, Cameroon, Congo (Brazzaville), Gabon, Côte d’Ivoire, Mauritania, Senegal). Data collected on demographics, treatment and standardised BP measures were made among the hypertensive patients attending the clinics. BP control was defined as BP
ISSN:2047-9956
2047-9964
DOI:10.1136/ejhpharm-2018-eahpconf.120