DOI: 10.21276/sajp.2018.7.3.3

Pages: 120-129

Non-adherence to management of chronic illness is a global concern of prominent degree. Information on adherence to antihypertensive drugs (AHDs) and blood pressure control among hypertension patients in Jordan is scanty. This study will be conducted to assess the rate of adherence and to explore factors associated with nonadherence to AHDs among ambulatory patients with hypertension in a King Hussein Medical Centre (KHMC) at the Royal Medical Services (RMS) in Jordan/Amman. A descriptive cross-sectional design will be used to collect quantitative data. Structured questionnaire containing the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS) will be utilized to collect information necessary to assess medication adherence. Demographic and clinical data will be taken from the patients’ medical records. The self-reported adherence rate to AHDs was 25.9 %. The adherence rate was approximately similar in both genders, and the most common reasons for non-adherence were multiple drug therapy and forgetfulness. Patients with governmental job,