Description of medication adherence in hypertensive respondents at Mandalika Mataram elderly social centre

Abstract

Introduction: 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.