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Barangay Sambag II, Cebu City  \nKatrina Isabel A. Abesta, RN, Stacy Gayle N. Auza, RMT, Avinash Suram, Francis Keith A. Oludin, RMT, Jonathan P. Abrenilla, PTRP, Joy Ochoyafie Oche, Maria Dawn F. Amante, Millicent C. Abayan, RMT, Pamela Kaye B. Pandili, RMT, Rex Moller Q. Palmes, RMT, Yanilen A. Noynay, RPh, Anacleto Clent L. Banaay Jr., MD, MPM-HSD and Marvin C. Masalunga, MD, MPM-HSD  \nSouthwestern University PHINMA, Cebu City, Philippines  \nABSTRACT  \nBackground. Medication compliance contributes to preventing significant morbidities, such as stroke, among hypertensive patients.  \nObjective. This study aimed to examine the factors affecting hypertensive patients' medication compliance in Sambag II, Cebu City.  \nMethods. This study is an observational cross-sectional study. The study was conducted in Barangay Sambag II of Cebu City and involved 170 random, voluntary, self-reporting hypertensive patients. The Tao Yamane formula was used to determine the sample size. An interviewer-guided survey questionnaire was utilized to collect the data for the pilot study. The data were analyzed using Cronbach’s Alpha Test for internal consistency and reliability.  \nResults. Three factors were shown to influence compliance with antihypertensive medications. These are the source of medication, access to medication, and symptoms experienced before intake of anti-hypertensive medications. A factor that significantly affects compliance is the source of medication, wherein hypertensive patients prefer medications from retail pharmacies compared to the free medications supplied by the local health center.  \nConclusion. Residents of Sambag II, Cebu City preferred medications from retail pharmacies over the free medications provided by the local health center. Local health units may use this information to implement information drugs regarding the efficacy of medications provided by government agencies. Further studies are recommended to use subgroup analysis on factors influencing compliance and non-compliance to anti-hypertensive medicines.  \nKeywords: medication compliance, hypertension, stroke, Cebu City  \nPaper presentation – 2nd place in Oral Research Presentation – 6th Department of Health (DOH) Central Visayas Center for Health and Development Regional Research Congress, September 1, 2023, Golden Peak Hotel and Suites, Cebu City, Philippines.  \neISSN 2094-9278 (Online) Published: November 28, 2025  \n[https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.11437](https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.11437)  \n[Copyright: The Author](Copyright: The Author)([s](s)) 2025  \nCorresponding author: Katrina Isabel A. Abesta, RN Southwestern University PHINMA  \nCebu City, Philippines  \nEmail: [kaap.abesta.swu@phinmaed.com](kaap.abesta.swu@phinmaed.com)  \nINTRODUCTION  \nChronic non-communicable diseases are responsible for 71% of mortality around the globe in 2022.1 At least 1.28 billion adults aged 30 to 79 years across the world have hypertension. Most of these hypertensive individuals live in low-and middle-income countries.2 Hypertension is the most prevalent risk factor for stroke.3 The public health burden of stroke is set to rise over the coming decades because of demographic transitions of populations, particularly in developing countries.4 High blood pressure is one of the modifiable risk factors for stroke. Thus, hypertension control and the prevention of associated morbidity and mortality should be achievable.5  \nMedication Compliance among Hypertensives in Sambag II, Cebu City  \nAccording to the fourth Philippine Heart Association (PHA) Report on the Study of Hypertension, the prevalence of hypertension among Filipinos is around 37% .6 However, hypertension awareness in the Philippines is around 67.8% . Out of those who are aware, only 75% are treated, with only 27% of those who are treated having their hypertension under control.  \nThe main goal of hypertension treatme","cbCaiflAKrIJ0bxL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiflAKrIJ0bxL","pdf",233801,"English","# Abstract\n## Background\n## Objective\n## Methods\n## Results\n## Conclusion\n# Introduction\n## Hypertension and stroke burden\n## Treatment and adherence rationale\n# Medication Compliance","[{\"question\":\"What was the main objective of the study?\",\"answer\":\"The study aimed to examine factors affecting hypertensive patients’ medication compliance in Sambag II, Cebu City.\"},{\"question\":\"What research design and sample size were used?\",\"answer\":\"The study used an observational cross-sectional design with 170 random, voluntary, self-reporting hypertensive patients.\"},{\"question\":\"Which factors were found to influence medication compliance?\",\"answer\":\"Three factors influenced compliance: medication source, access to medication, and symptoms experienced before taking antihypertensive medications.\"},{\"question\":\"What did the study conclude about patients’ medication preferences?\",\"answer\":\"Residents of Sambag II preferred medications from retail pharmacies over free medications supplied by the local health center, and local health units may use this information to improve drug information efforts.\"}]","Factors Associated with Medication Compliance among Hypertensive Patients in Barangay Sambag II, Cebu City | PDF",1790701578,18]