Factors associated with defaulting among hypertensive patients

  • KAMBONDO George Africa University, Zimbabwe
  • A. MUNODAWAFA Africa University, Zimbabwe
  • MHLANGA Maxwell University of Zimbabwe
  • NDAIMANI Augustine University of Zimbabwe
  • MAKONI Petty University of Zimbabwe
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/hsn.v2i10.1096
Keywords: Antihypertensive, case-control,, defaulting, hypertension.

Abstract

Objective(s): To determine factors associated with defaulting among hypertensive patients
seen in outpatient departments.
Materials and Methods: An unmatched 1:1 case-control study design was used in the study.
A total of 120 respondents were interviewed. Data was analysed through logistic regression
with defaulting as the outcome.
Results: Experiencing side effects caused by antihypertensive medication of drowsiness
(Adjusted Odds Ratio = 8.5; 95% CI: 2, 36.2), impaired vision (AOR = 10.4; 95% CI: 3.1,
34.8) and time spent at the health facility which was more that 1 to 7 hours (AOR = 9.1; 95%
CI: 2.7, 30.3) were associated with defaulting. Knowledge of hypertensive retinopathy as a
consequence of uncontrolled hypertension was the only independent risk factor associated with reduced likelihood of defaulting among hypertensive patients (AOR = 0.1; 95% CI:
0.03, 0.3).
Conclusion: Increasing awareness of hypertensive complications may reduce defaulting.

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Author Biographies

KAMBONDO George, Africa University, Zimbabwe

Faculty of Health Sciences,

A. MUNODAWAFA, Africa University, Zimbabwe

Faculty of Health Sciences

MHLANGA Maxwell, University of Zimbabwe

College of Health Sciences

NDAIMANI Augustine, University of Zimbabwe

College of Health Sciences,

MAKONI Petty, University of Zimbabwe

College of Health Sciences,

Published
2017-10-31
How to Cite
George, K., MUNODAWAFA, A., Maxwell, M., Augustine, N., & Petty, M. (2017). Factors associated with defaulting among hypertensive patients. IJRDO -JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND NURSING, 2(10), 25-45. https://doi.org/10.53555/hsn.v2i10.1096
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Vol. 2 No. 10 (2017): IJRDO - Journal of Health Sciences and Nursing
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