Clinical factors associated with multimorbidity, polypharmacy and medication regimen complexity among adults with hypertension: a multicentre cross-sectional study
A considerable proportion of participants with hypertension experienced multimorbidity, polypharmacy and high medication complexity. Polypharmacy, primary hospital setting and high MRCI were independent variables associated with multimorbidity. On the other hand, multimorbidity and controlled BP were associated with polypharmacy and MRCI. Hypertension care should consider multimorbidity, polypharmacy and medication complexity.
Authors
- Workneh Ebabu Mengistu
- Abebe Muche Belete (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4756-3305)
- Tilaye Arega Moges (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6813-8792)
- Getu Tesfaw Addis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4495-8566)
- Yohannes Shumet Yimer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7087-2360)
- Taklo Simeneh Yazie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1218-5826)
- Samuel Berihun Dagnew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8938-4551)
- Fisseha Nigussie Dagnew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3309-9102)
Institutions
- Debre Berhan University (ET)
- University of Ghana (GH)
- Debre Tabor University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-091997
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.71