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. 2012 Aug 3;14(10):694–700. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-7176.2012.00690.x

Table II.

 Responses to Individual 4‐Item MMAS Questions by Apparent Treatment‐Resistant Hypertension Status

Morisky Question Controlled on 3 Medicationsa (n=1372) Apparent Treatment Resistant Hypertensionb (n=2654) P Value
1. Sometimes forget to take medication (yes) 26.4% 28.9% .09
2. Careless about taking medication (yes) 2.6% 4.6% .003
3. Stop taking medication when feeling better (yes) 3.5% 5.9% <.001
4. Stop taking medication when feeling worse (yes) 3.0% 4.3% .04

Abbreviation: MMAS, Morisky Medication Adherence Scale. aControlled blood pressure was defined as systolic/diastolic blood pressure <140/90 mm Hg except for individuals with diabetes or chronic kidney disease wherein controlled blood pressure was systolic/diastolic blood pressure <130/80 mm Hg. bTreatment‐resistant hypertension was defined as having uncontrolled blood pressure while taking 3 antihypertensive medication classes or taking 4 antihypertensive medication classes regardless of blood pressure control.