COMPLIANCE An Observational Study of Treatment Compliance and Quality of Life in Patients on Antihypertensive Medication

COMPLIANCE An Observational Study of Treatment Compliance and Quality of Life in Patients on Antihypertensive Medication

The aim of this multi-centre survey is to assess treatment adherence and quality of life in a Jordanian and Lebanese population newly diagnosed with hypertension or with uncontrolled essential hypertension being on antihypertensive treatment for at least 6 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients older than 21 years of age
• Patients newly diagnosis with essential hypertension or with hypertension that is uncontrolled after being under the same antihypertensive treatment for at least 6 months (based on the criteria established by the Joint National Committee VII)
• Patients capable of providing an informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with secondary hypertension
• Pregnant women or nursing mothers
• Patients with acute illnesses or psychiatric diagnosis