Level of compliance with the medical management of hypertensive clients in selected barangays of Imus, Cavite

Date of Completion

2011

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

Hypertension, Treatment Adherence and Compliance

Abstract

The study is to identify the level of compliance with the medical management of hypertensive clients in selected barangays of Imus, Cavite. The study utilized a descriptive non-experimental type of research. The researchers used a validated self-made questionnaire. The population of the study is composed of one hundred (100) cases of known and diagnosed hypertensive clients by a physician and should be aware of their medical management. From the given findings, these conclusions are formulated: 1) most of the respondents are ages 61-70 years old, female, high school graduate, employed and has a family monthly income of below 5,000 pesos; 2) the respondents have a high level of compliance with the medical management of hypertension; 3) there is no significant difference in the level of compliance with the medical management of hypertensive respondents in terms of age, gender, education, occupation and monthly family income.

Comments

Call Number: TH NM 11 24

Location: Research Commons

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