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Table 2 Adherence Pattern of Hypertensive Patients (N = 494)

From: Non-adherence to antihypertensive medications in Lebanese adults hospitalized for hypertensive urgency and its cost

Variables

N (Percentage)

Self-Reported Adherence Question

Yes, adherent

343 (69.4)

No, non- adherent

Side Effects

1 (0.2)

Simple Forgetfulness

130 (26.3)

Complexity

11 (2.3)

Don’t need it/don’t think it works

9 (1.8)

Drug Attitude Score

Positive Score (Adherent)

445 (90.1)

Negative Score (Non-adherent)

49 (9.9)