Medications Adherence among Type 2 Diabetic Patients Attending Primary Healthcare Centers in Cairo.

Autor: Salama, Hemat, El-Hamid, Diaa Abd, Abdul-Rahman, Samia, Shaltoot, Heba
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Zdroj: Egyptian Journal of Geriatrics & Gerontology; Mar2024, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p70-85, 16p
Abstrakt: This article discusses a study on medication adherence among patients with type 2 diabetes in Cairo. The study found that 65.6% of participants had good adherence to their medications. Factors such as regular monitoring of blood glucose levels, follow-up visits, and family support were associated with better adherence. The study also compared two measurement tools for adherence and found a strong negative correlation between them. The article provides valuable information for researchers studying medication adherence in diabetes management. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index