Perception of hypertension and adherence to hypertension treatment among patients attending a hospital in western Iran: A cross-sectional study.

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 predict patient adherence to hypertension treatment. This study aims to investigate the perceptions of hypertension and adherence to hypertension treatment among patients in Khorramabad, Iran.