The Interplay between Medication Adherence and Health-Related Quality of Life in Hypertensive Elderly People in Rangpur Region of Bangladesh
A cross-sectional study of 156 older adults with hypertension in Rangpur, Bangladesh found that high self-reported medication adherence was associated with a higher EQ-5D index after adjustment, with a reported difference of 0.201 points. Because exposure and outcome were assessed at the same period, the study cannot distinguish whether adherence improved quality of life or whether healthier and better-resourced people were more able to adhere.