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Reasons “In Patient’s View” for Either Non-Adherence or Moderate Adherence to Prescribed Antihypertensive Therapy
| Sr. | Reason | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| No. of Respondents (n=408) | ||
| 1 | Don't feel need for regular use | 101 (24.7) |
| 2 | Carelessness | 55 (13.4) |
| 3 | Adverse effect | 46 (11.2) |
| 4 | Forgetfulness | 40 (9.8) |
| 5 | Lack of education | 40 (9.8) |
| 6 | Travelling | 35 (8.6) |
| 7 | Tired of taking medication | 31 (7.6) |
| 8 | Fear of addiction | 24 (5.9) |
| 9 | Unaffordable | 19 (4.7) |
| 10 | Unavailability | 16 (3.9) |
