Table 2 Reasons for missed medication among respondents (n = 291a)
From: Patient-level factors influencing hypertension control in adults in Accra, Ghana
Reason | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Forgetfulness | 205 | 70.45 |
High pill burden | 78 | 26.80 |
Side effects of medication | 69 | 23.71 |
Cost of medication | 12 | 4.12 |
Does not believe in orthodox medicines | 16 | 5.50 |
Believed was cured | 9 | 3.09 |
Believe in divine intervention | 1 | 0.34 |