Study of the relationship social and psychological characteristics of hypertensive patients, the frequency of medical emergencies and adherence of patients to treatment

Abstract

The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship of psychological and social characteristics of patients with hypertension often seek emergency medical help with their adherence to treatment.Material and methods. Outpatient were examined 300 patients with hypertension (100 men and 200 women) from 35 years and older (mean age 72,1±12,8 years). Duration of hypertension ranged from 4 to 36 years old. We excluded patients with symptomatic arterial hypertension. Using questionnaires, revealed frequency of calls ambulance, the extent to which medical recommendations and regularity of antihypertensive drugs by patients. Also completed questionnaires Spielberg- Hanin for the assessment of emotional status.Results. The study showed that more frequent calls in general are more common in women than men, single patients, compared to unmarried as well as retirees compared to active patients. The proportion of women callers ambulance at least 1 time per year was 29% and was significantly (p<0,05) lower than that of men - 58%. Analysis of the dependence of regularity medication (drugs) on the level of personal anxiety patients showed significant differences that are typical for patients with different levels of trait anxiety.Conclusion. The findings suggest that the regularity of patients antihypertensive drugs and the extent to which medical advice is largely due to psychological characteristics examined patients.