Factors associated with adherence to treatment in patients with arterial hypertension treated at the Santa María del Socorro Hospital, Ica, 2026

Abstract

Objective: To identify the factors associated with treatment adherence in patients with arterial hypertension treated at Hospital Santa María del Socorro, Ica 2026.

Methodology: The study was developed using a quantitative, observational, and analytical approach with a cross-sectional design. A population of 150 patients and a sample of 108 were included, collecting information through direct surveys, a sociodemographic and clinical data sheet validated by experts, and the MMAS-8 scale to measure adherence. Data were analyzed using SPSS with descriptive and inferential statistics, maintaining ethical principles, confidentiality, and voluntary participation at all times.

Results: Patients had a median age of 66 years (IQR=10.75), with 52.8% men and 47.2% women; 44.4% were single and 52.8% came from urban areas. Clinically, there was a predominance of overweight (39.8%) and obesity (36.1%), as well as comorbidities in 79.6% and a median disease duration of 10.5 years. Adherence was mainly moderate (49.1%) and low (48.1%), with only 2.8% high adherence. Furthermore, no significant association was found between adherence and sociodemographic or clinical factors (p>0.05), showing independence between these variables.

Conclusions: In conclusion, the population consisted mainly of older adults with comorbidities and excess weight, with moderate and low levels of adherence predominating; however, no significant association was found between adherence and sociodemographic or clinical factors (p>0.05), suggesting that other factors influence therapeutic compliance.