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Magnitude and associated factors of poor medication adherence among diabetic and hypertensive patients visiting public health facilities in Ethiopia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tariku ShimelsRodas Asrat KassuGelila BogaleMahteme BekeleMelsew GetnetAbrham GetachewZewdneh ShewameneMebratu Abraha
Published in: PloS one (2021)
Over a three-fourth of the patients, in the study setting, have poor adherence to their anti-diabetic and antihypertensive medications. Health facility type, income level, comorbidity, and current substance use history showed a statistically significant association with poor adherence to medication. Stakeholders should set alternative strategies as perceived impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on medication adherence are high in the study area.
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