HCM-505: Research Methodology in Health -Annotated Bibliography

Al Zahrani, S., Eid Alosaimi, M., Alamrim, A. A., Alotaibi, M., Almatar, E. A., &Almanea,

B. A. (2019). Association between knowledge and drug adherence in patients with hypertension in Saudi Arabia. Arch Pharma Pract, 10(3), 71-6.

This source is peer reviewed article authored by Alzahrani et al. (2019) who aimed at addressing the link between drug adherence and knowledge among patients in Saudi Arabia. The article confirm that the level of knowledge was poor and patients were not sure of the advantages of consistent medication use which influences non-adherence.

Alzahrani et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional survey to assess the relationship between knowledge and drug adherence in patients with hypertension in Saudi Arabia. Data was collected through self-reported questionnaires administered to a sample of patients. Alzahrani et al. (2019) analyzed the collected data using statistical methods to determine the association between knowledge and drug adherence.

Alzahrani et al. (2019) followed ethical research practices by obtaining informed consent from the participants and protecting their privacy. The authors ensured that the study was conducted in a way that did not cause harm to the participants.

Alasiri, R., Alamri, A., Okal, Q., Moafa, A., Alsuhaibi, D., &Alshumrani, O. (2018). Relationship between Patients’ Awareness on Hypertension and Adherence to Medication among Hypertensive Patients in Saudi Arabia.

This source was written by Alasiri et al. (2018) to evaluate the link between awareness on hypertension and medication adherences among hypertensive patients in Saudi Arabia. The authors shows that awareness is significant in enhancing habits such as blood pressure control and treatment. Lack of adherence to medication in Saudi Arabia is linked to poor awareness.

 Alasiri et al. (2018) appear to have followed ethical research practices by operating based on study participants preferences and protecting their privacy. The study also includes a clear research question and methodology, suggesting that the authors followed best practices for conducting research.

The authors used a self-reported survey to collect data on patient awareness and adherence to medication for hypertension. They analyzed the data using statistical techniques to examine the relationship between these variables. Data was collected through self-reported questionnaire responses and analyzed using statistical methods.

Algabbani, F. M., &Algabbani, A. M. (2020). Treatment adherence among patients with hypertension: findings from a cross-sectional study. Clinical hypertension, 26, 18. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40885-020-00151-1

This source evaluates the adherence of patients with hypertension to treatment. According to Algabbani & Algabbani (2020), approximately 42% of patients with hypertension are not adherent to antihypertensive medications. The research shows that there is a need to urge consistent monitoring in adherence to treatment to manage the disease and control issues such as morbidities.

Algabbani & Algabbani (2020) used a cross-sectional design to collect data on treatment adherence among patients with hypertension. Besides, the authors analyzed the data using statistical methods to examine the relationship between various factors and adherence to treatment.

The ethical research practices in the source include obtaining informed consent from participants, protecting their privacy and confidentiality, and ensuring that the study is conducted in a fair and unbiased manner. The authors also report that the study was approved by the institutional review board and that all relevant ethical guidelines were followed.

Alosaimi, K., Alwafi, H., Alhindi, Y., Falemban, A., Alshanberi, A., Ayoub, N., &Alsanosi, S. (2022). Medication Adherence among Patients with Chronic Diseases in Saudi Arabia. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(16), 10053.

In this source, the authors evaluate the general adherence for medications among patients with chronic diseases including hypertension. Among the patients evaluated, 44% of them had hypertension. According to the results obtained by Alosaimi et al. (2022), 49% do not go for follow up and 42% opines that they forget taking the medications.

The authors of this study follow ethical research practices by obtaining informed consent from their participants and ensuring that the study is conducted in accordance with the ethical principles of the Helsinki Declaration. Alosaimi et al. (2022) also report their results transparently and accurately, and ensure that the study has been reviewed and approved by an appropriate institutional review board.

Alosaimi et al. (2022) collected data on medication adherence among patients with chronic diseases in Saudi Arabia through surveys and interviews. Most importantly, the authors analyzed the data using statistical techniques such as frequency analysis and chi-squared tests.

Alshahrani, E. H., Aljohani, R. S., Sahli, A. A., Alruwaili, W. S., Almohini, I. A., &Almodaimegh, H. (2021). Adherence to Treatment and Level of Satisfaction among Saudi Hypertensive Patients: A Multi-City Study. Cureus, 13(12), e20189. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.20189

In this article, Alshahrani et al., (2021) conducted a multicity study by investigating adherence to treatment and satisfaction level among hypertensive patients. According to the research, 79% of the respondents reported to adhere well to treatment and 73% of them were satisfied with the management plan from healthcare providers. The research shows that high level of adherence in Saudi Arabia is linked to increased satisfaction level (Alshahrani et al., 2021).

Alshahrani et al., (2021) used a multi-city survey to collect data on adherence to treatment and satisfaction among Saudi hypertensive patients. The data was analyzed using statistical methods to determine the relationship between these two variables.

`The ethical research practices evidenced in this article include obtaining informed consent from all participants, protecting the privacy and confidentiality of participants, and ensuring that the research is conducted in a manner that is respectful and non-harmful to participants (Alshahrani et al., 2021). The researchers also conducted their study in accordance with the ethical guidelines of their institution and the principles of good clinical practice.