Socioeconomic Inequalities in Non-Adherence to Antihypertensive Medication in Peru

Introduction: In Peru, adherence to antihypertensive treatment ranges from 55.5% to 46.6%. Adherence decreases under adverse socioeconomic conditions. Objective: The aim of this research was to evaluate the socioeconomic inequalities in non-adherence to antihypertensive medication in Peru. Methods:...

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Published in:Medicina Clínica y Social
Main Authors: Claudio Intimayta-Escalante, Lynn A. Quintana-Garcia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cátedra de Socioantropología, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Filial Santa Rosa del Aguaray 2024-09-01
Subjects:
Socioeconomic Health Disparities
Health Inequality Monitoring
Health Inequities
Hypertension
Treatment Adherence and Compliance
Antihypertensive Agents
Online Access:https://www.medicinaclinicaysocial.org/index.php/MCS/article/view/460

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