Factor Influencing Medication Adherence Among Patients with Chronic Diseases: A Cross Sectional Study

Authors: Nada S. Almakhlafi, Alanoud E. Alhumoud, Alanoud N. Alsubaie, Shatha M. Alhalwan, Hana A. Albyyaai

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12705816

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gt3x3j

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing medication adherence among patients with chronic diseases using a mixed-methods approach.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over four months from January to April 2022 with 100 patients from Tertiary hospital. Quantitative data were collected using the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8), and qualitative data were gathered through in-depth interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analyses. Thematic analysis was employed for qualitative data.

Results: The mean MMAS-8 score was 5.8, indicating moderate adherence. Health literacy was positively correlated with medication adherence (r = 0.42, p < 0.001), while treatment regimen complexity was negatively correlated (r = -0.36, p < 0.01). Qualitative findings identified four main themes: understanding and managing medications, beliefs and attitudes towards medications, healthcare access, and social support. Patients with higher health literacy, simplified regimens, positive attitudes towards medications, better healthcare access, and strong social support networks reported better adherence.

Conclusion: Medication adherence among patients with chronic diseases is influenced by health literacy, treatment regimen complexity, patient beliefs, healthcare access, and social support. Interventions targeting these factors could enhance adherence and improve patient outcomes.

Keywords: medication adherence, chronic diseases, health literacy, treatment regimen complexity, patient beliefs, healthcare access, social support.

Paper Id: 230745

Published On: 2022-06-06

Published In: Volume 10, Issue 3, May-June 2022

Cite This: Factor Influencing Medication Adherence Among Patients with Chronic Diseases: A Cross Sectional Study - Nada S. Almakhlafi, Alanoud E. Alhumoud, Alanoud N. Alsubaie, Shatha M. Alhalwan, Hana A. Albyyaai - IJIRMPS Volume 10, Issue 3, May-June 2022. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.12705816

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