| Title | Antihypertensive medication adherence among elderly Chinese Americans |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Hsu, Y-H, Mao, C-L, Wey, M |
| Journal | Journal of Transcultural NursingJournal of Transcultural Nursing |
| Volume | 21 |
| Pagination | 297-305 |
| Date Published | Oct |
| ISBN Number | 1043-6596<br/>1552-7832 |
| Accession Number | Peer Reviewed Journal: 2010-20277-001 |
| Keywords | *Chinese Cultural Groups, *Demographic Characteristics, *Hypertension, *Prescription Drugs, *Treatment Compliance, antihypertensive drugs, medication adherence, Chinese Americans, elderly, demographic attributes, Geriatrics, Human Male Female Adulthood (18 yrs & older) Aged (65 yrs & older), Medical Treatment of Physical Illness [3363], us |
| Abstract | This study explored the level of antihypertensive medication adherence and examined certain demographic attributes and influential factors in relation to antihypertensive medication nonadherence among Chinese American elders using a descriptive cross-sectional survey design. Findings revealed that 52% of the elderly Chinese Americans adhered to their antihypertensive medications. Gender, education, years of residency in the United States, years of diagnosed hypertension, and perceived safety of taking antihypertensive medications did not contribute to the differences in medication adherence. Forgetfulness, medication adverse effects, language difficulties, and cultural barriers were the influential factors that hinder antihypertensive medication adherence. Developing effective and culturally appropriate strategies for Chinese American elders is recommended. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract). |
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