Relationship Between Medication Adherence and Health Beliefs Among Patients with Hypertension in Oman : Pilot study
Objectives: The prevalence of hypertension (HTN) in Oman is alarmingly high and patient adherence to antihypertensive medications is inadequate. This study aimed to assess the relationship between medication adherence and health beliefs among Omani patients with HTN. Methods:This descriptive cross-s...
Main Authors: | Huda Al-Noumani, Jia-Rong Wu, Debra Barksdale, Esra Alkhasawneh, George Knafl, Gwen Sherwood |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sultan Qaboos University
2017-08-01
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Series: | Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squmj/article/view/2232 |
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