Determinants of adherence to treatment in hypertensive patients of African descent and the role of culturally appropriate education.

Determinants of adherence to treatment in hypertensive patients of African descent and the role of culturally appropriate education.

In Western countries, better knowledge about patient-related determinants of treatment adherence (medication and lifestyle) is needed to improve treatment adherence and outcomes among hypertensive ethnic minority patients of African descent.To identify patient-related determinants of adherence to li...

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Main Authors: Jennita G Meinema, Nynke van Dijk, Erik J A J Beune, Debbie A D C Jaarsma, Henk C P M van Weert, Joke A Haafkens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4534399?pdf=render

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