Abstract:Background: The rising levels of hypertension related complications in Ghana are perceived to be associated with low anti-hypertensive medication adherence, which is attributable to patient wrong perceptions of hypertension.
Aim: To explore the effects of patients’ perceptions on hypertension treatment in cape coast, Ghana.
Study Design: Cross sectional survey.
Place and Duration of Study: Cape Coast, Ghana. December 2013 to March 2014.
Methodology: Eight out of 350 patients were select… Show more
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