For My Family, I Take It’: A Phenomenological Study of Antihypertensive Medication Use Among Filipino Adults
Table 5.
Theme 4: Everyday Barriers to SustainedTreatment
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Illustrative Quotations |
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| Financial Constraints |
“Sometimes I wait for my pension before buying medicine.” (P8)
“Fixed pension income.” (P5)
“If money is tight, I prioritize food and bills.” (P8) |
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| Work and Routine Disruptions |
“Because of my shifting schedule, I sometimes forget.” (P10)
“Rotating shifts make consistent intake difficult.” (P6)
“When I am busy, I forget.” (P8) |
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| Medication Access and Side Effects |
“The specific brand is not always available.” (P8)
“I sometimes feel tired or lightheaded.” (P8)
“Frequent urination.” (P10) |
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