Bontia, Gillian Jane R.
Use of alternative medications among non-compliant elderlies diagnosed with hypertension / Leslie D. Añosa, Gillian Jane R. Bontia, Jessa Mae T. Cenas, Mary Queenie D. Lumantas, Chebe Edcherl A. Paguia, Kimberly D. Solon. - Cebu City, Philippines : University of Cebu - Banilad, c2021 - x, 135 pages : illlustrations, table chart, maps ;
Abstract: The prevalence of hypertension rises with age, but awareness and control remain low. Hypertension is a complicated public health issue with a significant burden not just in our country but also in other developing countries worldwide. According to Adidja et al. (2018), non-adherence to antihypertensive treatment is a big obstacle in blood pressure control and favors disease progression to complains. This study involves thirty-eight elderlies who are aged 60 years old and above and a known hypertensive who uses alternative medicines in managing hypertension. The study uses a mixed-method research design. It involves collecting both types of data at roughly the same time. Based on the gathered data, the respondent's lifestyle significantly contributes to the improper management of hypertension. The researchers make recommendations for future researchers, including developing a study that will focus more on the deeper scientific study on herbal medicines, maintenance medication on hypertensions, and the effectiveness between alternative treatments and prescribed medication for hypertension.
English
Elderlies. Hypertension. Alternative medicine.
Use of alternative medications among non-compliant elderlies diagnosed with hypertension / Leslie D. Añosa, Gillian Jane R. Bontia, Jessa Mae T. Cenas, Mary Queenie D. Lumantas, Chebe Edcherl A. Paguia, Kimberly D. Solon. - Cebu City, Philippines : University of Cebu - Banilad, c2021 - x, 135 pages : illlustrations, table chart, maps ;
Abstract: The prevalence of hypertension rises with age, but awareness and control remain low. Hypertension is a complicated public health issue with a significant burden not just in our country but also in other developing countries worldwide. According to Adidja et al. (2018), non-adherence to antihypertensive treatment is a big obstacle in blood pressure control and favors disease progression to complains. This study involves thirty-eight elderlies who are aged 60 years old and above and a known hypertensive who uses alternative medicines in managing hypertension. The study uses a mixed-method research design. It involves collecting both types of data at roughly the same time. Based on the gathered data, the respondent's lifestyle significantly contributes to the improper management of hypertension. The researchers make recommendations for future researchers, including developing a study that will focus more on the deeper scientific study on herbal medicines, maintenance medication on hypertensions, and the effectiveness between alternative treatments and prescribed medication for hypertension.
English
Elderlies. Hypertension. Alternative medicine.