Adherence to Hypertensive Medication among Hypertensive Patients Aged ≥ 35 Years Old Attending Muhima District Hospital, Rwanda

Abstract

The burden of hypertension is estimated to be over nine million globally. The drain associated with hypertension is worsened by poor medication adherence, among other factors. Medication nonadherence in hypertensive patients is a complex problem that results in enormous health and economic burdens. In Africa, medication adherence is reported as low as 37.5%, while the global rate remains at 45.