Assessment of medication adherence among patients with hypertension and diabetes mellitus in tertiary health care centre

Background: Hypertension (HTN) and Diabetes Mellitus (DM) are prevalent chronic conditions requiring ongoing medication adherence for effective management. This study aims to evaluate medication adherence among patients with HTN and DM in central India and identify factors influencing adherence. Met...

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Published in:Azerbaijan Pharmaceutical and Pharmacotherapy Journal 2024-01, Vol.23 (2), p.189-192
Main Authors: Soni, Neelam Kumar, Soni, Dhiraj Kumar, Singh, Neelam, Verma, Pratima
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age groups
Blood pressure
Chronic illnesses
Diabetes
Education
Employment
Gender
Hypertension
Insulin
Medical records
Medicine
Patient compliance
Quality of life
Questionnaires
Statistical methods
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Summary:Background: Hypertension (HTN) and Diabetes Mellitus (DM) are prevalent chronic conditions requiring ongoing medication adherence for effective management. This study aims to evaluate medication adherence among patients with HTN and DM in central India and identify factors influencing adherence. Method: The study was conducted in the General Medicine department of Medical College, central India, over 12 months. A sample of 50 patients with HTN and Type 2 DM was included. Data were collected through interviews and medical records, assessing medication adherence using the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS) and quality of life using the EQ-5D questionnaire. Statistical analyses included chi-square tests and odds ratios to determine significant factors influencing adherence. Result: The majority of the sample (60%) comprised individuals aged 51-70 years. Adherence was higher among those older than 50 years and employed individuals, with significant p-values of 0.013 and 0.034, respectively. No significant differences were observed based on gender or education level. A strong association was found between higher medication adherence and better quality of life (p < 0.00001), with 77% of participants being adherent to their medication regimen and 72% experiencing an improved quality of life. Conclusion: The study found that medication adherence significantly impacts the quality of life in patients with HTN and Type 2 DM. Factors such as age and employment status influence adherence, while gender and education level do not. The findings underscore the need for larger studies to validate these results and consider non-pharmacological interventions for comprehensive patient management.
ISSN:1994-1951
DOI:10.61336/appj/24-2-59