Bulpitt and Fletcher - Reasons for Non-Adherence

Frage	Antworten
Background	Not adhering can be linked to the health belief model → e.g. if costs of medication outweighs the benefits Explains why some refuse life-saving treatment - cost of reduced standard of living outweighs benefit of living slightly longer
Background: Bulpitt et. al	Study on males with hypertension - costs outweighed benefit of lowering blood pressure - common cost was erectile dysfunction - no short-term effects of high blood pressure - BUT long-term it is linked with Strokes
Aim	To review research on adherence in hypertensive patients
Sample	Review Articles → problems with taking drugs for high blood pressure
Procedure	Research analysed to identify physical and psychological effects of the treatment e.g. work, physical wellbeing, hobbies, etc.
Results	Found anti-hypertensive medication can have many side effects → Physical reactions: - = sleepiness = dizziness = lack of sexual functioning = cognitive functions reduced ↓ So work and hobbies are curtailed
Results: Curb et. al	8% of males discontinued treatment due to sexual problems
Results: Medical Research Council	15% of patients withdraw due to side effects of medication

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