Abstract
Overview: Hypertension is a chronic disease with an increasing prevalence in the community, imposing a significant burden on healthcare, society, and the economy. The effective treatment and control of hypertension are closely related to medication adherence in patients. Objectives: To describe the medication adherence practices and analyze associated factors in outpatients with treated hypertension at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study design on 430 hypertensive patients was conducted. Results: There were 12.8% of patients who have not adhered to medication usage. Having a blood pressure monitor at home, reasons for choosing a hospital for examination and treatment, receiving information about the disease, and BMI were explored to be related to the practice of medication non-adherence in patients. Conclusion: Clinical practitioners need to develop solutions to help limit non-adherence to medication among patients, taking note of factors influencing patients' medication non-adherence during the treatment process.