Abstract
Misconceptions about medicines among patients with hypertension are common and the influence of these on their adherence to medication regimens is significant. Despite the importance of this topic, however, few instruments have been developed to assess individuals' beliefs, and none have been translated for use by the Greek population. The aim of this study is to report the validity of the Beliefs about Medicine Questionnaire-12-General (BMQ-12-General) and the Perceived Sensitivity Medicine Scale-5 (PSM-5) among people with hypertension in Greece. This study used a case-control design. The sample consisted of 68 people made up of hypertensives and non-hypertensives, who completed the tools. For those with hypertension, the coefficient alpha was 0.77 for the entire scale; 0.61 for the BMQ-12-General; and 0.91 for the PSM-5. For those without hypertension, the coefficient alpha was 0.84 for the entire scale; 0.62 for the BMQ-12-General; and 0.96 for the PSM-5. Findings provide support for the validity of the Greek version of the BMQ-12-General and PSM-5.
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