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| Question | Answer |
| 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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