Improving hypertension knowledge, medication adherence, and blood pressure control: A feasibility study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatrice Remy Marseille ◽  
Yvonne Commodore‐Mensah ◽  
Patricia M. Davidson ◽  
Deborah Baker ◽  
Rita D’Aoust ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Blood Pressure Control ◽  
Pressure Control ◽  
Hypertension Knowledge

scholarly journals Acceptability and feasibility of a mobile health application for blood pressure monitoring in rural Uganda

JAMIA Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatrice Mugabirwe ◽  
Tabor Flickinger ◽  
Lauren Cox ◽  
Pius Ariho ◽  
Rebecca Dillingham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Blood Pressure Control ◽  
Pressure Control ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Resource Limited Settings ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Resource Limited

Abstract Background Mobile technologies to improve blood pressure control in resource-limited settings are needed. We adapted and evaluated the acceptability and feasibility of PositiveLinks, a mobile phone application for self-monitoring, social support, and engagement in care for people living with HIV, among patients with hypertension in rural Uganda. Methods We enrolled adults on treatment for hypertension at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and Mbarara Municipal health center IV, southwestern Uganda. We provided and educated all participants on the use of PositiveLinks application and automated blood pressure monitors. We administered a baseline questionnaire and performed in-depth interviews 30 days later to explore acceptability, feasibility, medication adherence, social support, and blood pressure control. Results A total of 37 participants completed the interviews, mean age of 58 years (SD 10.8) and 28 (75.7%) were female. All participants embraced the PositiveLinks mobile app and were enthusiastic about self-monitoring of blood pressure, 35 (94.6%) experienced peer to peer support. Among the 35 participants non-adherent to medications at baseline, 31 had improved medication adherence. All except 1 of the 31(83.8%) who had uncontrolled blood pressure at baseline, had self-reported controlled blood pressure after 30 days of use of PositiveLinks. Conclusion Patients with hypertension in rural Uganda embraced the PositiveLinks mobile application and had improved medication adherence, social support, and blood pressure control. Further assessment of cost-effectiveness of the application in blood pressure control in resource-limited settings will be pursued in future studies.

scholarly journals Patient–physician racial/ethnic concordance and blood pressure control: the role of trust and medication adherence

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 565-578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antoinette Schoenthaler ◽  
Enid Montague ◽  
Linda Baier Manwell ◽  
Roger Brown ◽  
Mark D. Schwartz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Blood Pressure Control ◽  
Pressure Control ◽  
Racial Ethnic

scholarly journals The association between self-reported medication adherence scores and systolic blood pressure control: a sprint baseline data study

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. e53-e54
Author(s):  
Olivia N. Gilbert ◽  
Robert F. Riley ◽  
Jill C. Newman ◽  
William E. Haley ◽  
Donald E. Morisky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Blood Pressure Control ◽  
Pressure Control ◽  
Baseline Data
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