Level of compliance to medication and diet therapy of hypertensive clients in the selected communities in Imus, Cavite
Date of Completion
2010
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Keywords
Hypertension, Diet, Treatment Adherence and Compliance
Abstract
The research design used in this study was the descriptive non-experimental method. The researchers utilized the non-probability sampling, particularly purposive sampling method, in choosing their respondents. This study was conducted to hypertensive clients in the selected communities in Imus, Cavite. The research instrument that was utilized in this study was an adapted questionnaire and modified with the author’s permission. Frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test and analysis of variance via f-test were the statistical tools utilized in the study. Based on the findings generated by the study, the following conclusions have been drawn: 1) Majority of the respondents have an age range of 50 to 59 years old, female, college graduates, unemployed, have a monthly family income of less than P10,000 and have family history of hypertension; 2) The respondents have a moderate level of compliance regarding diet therapy; 3) The respondents have a moderate level of compliance regarding medications; 4) There is no significant difference in the level of compliance of hypertensive clients to diet therapy when they are grouped according to educational attainment, occupation and monthly family income. There is a significant difference in the level of compliance of hypertensive clients to diet therapy when they are grouped according to age, gender, and family history of hypertension; 5) There is significant difference in the level of compliance of hypertensive clients to medication when they are grouped according to age, gender, educational attainment and occupation. There is a significant difference in the level of compliance of hypertensive clients to medication when they are grouped according to monthly family income and family history of hypertension.
APA Citation
Acar, M., Cancio, A. K., Burgos, J. M., Dolot, R. I., & Encarnation, M. P. (2010). Level of compliance to medication and diet therapy of hypertensive clients in the selected communities in Imus, Cavite. [Bachelor's thesis, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute]. GreenPrints. https://greenprints.dlshsi.edu.ph/bsn/534/