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A Risk Stratification Model For Antihypertensive Medication Non-Adherence Among Chinese Immigrants, Wen-Wen Li, Chih-Ling Huang
A Risk Stratification Model For Antihypertensive Medication Non-Adherence Among Chinese Immigrants, Wen-Wen Li, Chih-Ling Huang
Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal
The purpose of this study was to establish a risk stratification model for identifying Chinese immigrants at risk for non-adherence to antihypertensive medications. Questionnaires were self-administered to 200 Chinese immigrants in San Francisco, USA. Questionnaires included demographics, culture factors (e.g., Perceived Susceptibility in General, Perceived Benefits of Western Medication, Perceived Benefits of Chinese Herbs, and Health-Related Social Support), and medications adherence. Participants' mean age was 70.6 (±10.3) years. Three stratification factors were identified for non-adherence: Lower Perceived Susceptibility in General, lower Perceived Benefit of Western Medications, and longer Length of Stay in the United States. The probability of non-adherence was …