Therapeutic adherence in users of a cardiovascular health program in primary care in Chile

Authors

  • Lizet Veliz-Rojas Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Catolica del Norte. Coquimbo, Chile.
  • Sara Mendoza-Parra Departamento de Enfermeria, Universidad de Concepcion. Chile.
  • Omar A. Barriga Departamento de Sociologia y Antropologia, Universidad de Concepcion. Chile.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17843/rpmesp.2015.321.1574

Keywords:

Patient compliance, Cardiovascular diseases, Primary health care

Abstract

Objectives. To analyze therapeutic adherence in users of a cardiovascular health program in primary care in the community of San Pedro de la Paz in the region of Bío Bío, Chile. Materials and methods. Cross-sectional and correlational study with a sample of 257 people aged 18-60 years. A questionnaire that included the Miller´s health behavior scale to measure adherence, and review of medical records was performed. Descriptive univariate and bivariate analyses supported in SPSS were performed. Results. Of the total participants, 157 (61.1%) were women. The health behavior scale reflected non-adherence of participants, as only 4 (1.5%) indicated that they always followed the instructions provided by the health team. The subscale monitoring stress management had the highest average, indicating that in this aspect there was greater adherence of the participants. Associations between therapeutic adherence and doing paid work (p=0.025) and with participation in social activities (p=0.005) were found. Conclusions. Therapeutic adherence in users of the cardiovascular health program was low. It is important to develop strategies that favor therapeutic adherence from the perspective of equity and social determinants of health.

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Published

2015-04-01

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Research Articles

How to Cite

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Veliz-Rojas L, Mendoza-Parra S, Barriga OA. Therapeutic adherence in users of a cardiovascular health program in primary care in Chile. Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica [Internet]. 2015 Apr. 1 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];32(1):51-7. Available from: https://rpmesp.ins.gob.pe/index.php/rpmesp/article/view/1574