Análisis de adherencia al tratamiento antihipertensivo en pacientes hipertensos con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 atendidos por consulta externa en el Hospital General Naval Sur desde marzo 2024 hasta agosto 2024.

Abstract

This research work addresses the adherence to antihypertensive treatment in hypertensive patients with diabetes mellitus with the aim of determining the degree of adherence to antihypertensive treatment in patients with arterial hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus at the Hospital General Naval Sur between the period from March 2024 to August 2024. Through the modified Morisky-Green test in a sample of 123 patients, which analyzes the patient by categorizing them according to their adherence to their treatment, which allows us to know how their poor adherence to the treatment leads to complications of both diseases. In addition, it is discussed that apart from forgetting to take medication, there are more variables that influence poor adherence and it is concluded that 75% of the patients in this study do not adhere to their respective treatment, which accelerates the natural course of the disease. This study contributes to the field of medicine, highlighting the importance of adherence to treatment and its clinical implications.