Table 5 A joint display highlighting quotes related to the medication adherence and technology the key themes of the surveys
Medication adherence (MA) - Medication adherence was influenced by side effects and beliefs about the effectiveness of the medication. | |
Low MA scores | “At one point I wasn’t going to take the blood pressure medicine because of the side effects.” |
High MA scores | “And then the medicine they gave me, actually works so I don’t be wanting to forget to take it.” |
Technological literacy (TL) - Individuals expressed an interest in using technology to learn more about a hypertension management but training and guidance will be required for those that do not use technology regularly. | |
Low TL scores | “They would have to show me how to use it because I don’t know how to use a computer.” |
High TL scores | “I think an app would be great.” |
“I think the most, the most is the online thing. You find out more information and you just understand it better when you get it online.” | |