Introduction One of the most well-known chronic diseases in the world is diabetes. Disease
perception is the patient's organized cognitive representation of his or her illness and can …

Introduction Illness perception and self-efficacy in patients with coronary artery disease
(CAD) may affect medication adherence, which is one of the most important challenges in …

Abstract Background and Aims Hypertension is the third leading cause of death in the world
and is estimated to be increased by about 60% by 2025. Beliefs about hypertension can …

Background Adherence to medication is an essential factor in controlling and reducing the
side effects of non-communicable diseases, particularly hypertension. Medication …

Background Understanding the disease and its acceptance significantly influence
adherence to prescribed medications, a critical aspect in managing coronary artery disease …

Introduction: Healthcare seeking behavior is crucial for early detection and proper
management of hypertension in the elderly. This study investigated the factors influencing …

Methods: The present study was a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest with a control group.
From the statistical population that includes all people with hypertension referred to Dr …

Method: This cross-sectional study was performed on 200 elderly people with type 2
diabetes who referred to Fasa Diabetes Clinic in 2018. The participants were chosen …

Background: One of the most well-known chronic diseases in the world is diabetes. Disease
perception is the patient's organized cognitive representation of his or her illness and can …

ABSTRACT Introduction: The HBC-HBP Scale is the most common scale for measuring
adherence to medication in the elderly with hypertension, its Persian version has never …