Abstract

Background: Hypertension is a leading global public health concern, contributing to 55.6% of annual mortality and affecting nearly one billion individuals worldwide.

Objective: The aim of the study is to explore the experiences of social support in treatment adherence of persons living with hypertension.

Method: This study utilized a qualitative research design ensuring methodological rigor and credibility. Semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions were conducted, audio recorded transcribed verbatim and analyzed using thematic content analysis.

Results: Participants primarily relied on companionship and emotional social support to maintain treatment adherence. While immediate blood pressure optimization was not achieved, improvements in overall health and well-being were observed.

Conclusion: This study highlights social support as crucial factor in hypertension treatment adherence. Participants demonstrated how various social support types-informational, companionship, emotional, and tangible positively influenced their adherence behaviors, reinforcing the need for integrated support strategies in hypertension management.

Author Details

Rose Therra Nortey MPhil, BSc, RGN School of Nursing, College of Health Professions & Sciences

Sigma Membership

Eta Nu

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Type

Research Study

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Social Support, Hypertension, Hypertension Treatment, Medication Adherence

Advisor

Gwendolyn Patience Mensah

Second Advisor

Gladys Dzansi

Third Advisor

Hyunkyoung Oh

Degree

Master's

Degree Grantor

University of Ghana

Degree Year

2021

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None: Degree-based Submission

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