Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
Assessment of conditions impacting diabetes mellitus patients' medication adherence: A prospective Study
Dr.Ajnish Kumar, Dr.Subhargha Kumar
JCDR. 2023: 1391-1398
Abstract
Aim: to determine the factors affecting medication adherence in diabetes mellitus patients. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of General Medicine for one year . All diabetes patients (both Type 1 and type 2) having age more than 18 years and who were on diabetes medication were included. Total 200 patients were included in this study. A detailed questionnaire consisting of 25 questions which included demographic details and the questions on the reasons for the treatment interruption were given to all the patients visiting to study center.
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