To Investigate Medication Adherence and Associated Factors among Diabetes Patients: A Prospective Study

Abstract

Aim: To investigate medication adherence and associated factors among diabetes patients. Methodology: Prospective cross-sectional research was conducted on 300 diabetes patients who attended the department from January 2024 to June 2024. All patients visiting the research facility were given a detailed questionnaire that asked for demographic information and reasons for interrupting therapy.

Results: A survey was conducted on 300 patients, and the results showed that 205 (68.3%) of them were male. The average age of the patients was 49.65 ± 10.12 years, and their average BMI was 25.35 ± 4.06 kg/m². The findings indicated that 295 individuals (98.3%) were diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and a majority of them (56.0%) reported experiencing financial challenges that hindered their ability to afford prescriptions. In addition, a total of 72 patients, accounting for 24.0% of the sample, were found to be illiterate, suggesting a possible lack of knowledge or understanding of the significance of medicine.

Conclusion: Our research findings, as well as prior studies, demonstrate that financial challenges and a lack of understanding are major obstacles to patients' adherence. It is essential to focus on controllable variables, such as family support and access to prescription information, in order to enhance adherence and achieve better glycemic control