Factors affecting the level of medication adherence to anti-diabetic treatment: A multi- center cross-sectional study in Eastern Bhutan
| Autor: | Tashi Wangchuk, Phuntsho Norbu, Sherab Dorji, Sonam Tashi, Dorji Wangmo, Kinzang Wangdi, Tandin Wangay, Tshering Norbu |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | Bhutan Health Journal, Vol 10, Iss 2 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2413-2993 2415-1114 |
| DOI: | 10.47811/bhj.175 |
| Popis: | Background: Worldwide, Diabetes Mellitus affects millions of people. It is a chronic and progressive disease requiring a long-term treatment plan, adherence to which becomes extremely challenging. Globally, there is a poor level of medication adherence to anti-diabetic treatment and several studies have explored the factors affecting medication adherence. However, in Bhutan, there is limited data on the rate of medication adherence and factors affecting it. . Therefore, the study aimed to find the level of anti- diabetic medication adherence and factors affecting it. Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional observational study was conducted involving six eastern district hospitals from June 2019 to February 2020. Research participants were randomly selected from the daily cohort of patients visiting diabetic clinics. Results: Amongst the 390 participants, the overall level of adherence reported in this study was intermediate with a mean Morisky Medication Adherence Scale 8 Items (MMAS-8) score of 6.06 (95% CI 5.91-6.22). Nearly 40% demonstrated a low level of adherence (MMAS-8 score |
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