Ethiopian patients' perceptions of anti-diabetic medications: implications for diabetes education.

Bruck Messele HabteTedla KebedeTeferi Gedif FentaHeather Boon

Published in: Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice (2017)

Understanding patients' perceptions of their medications is critical for developing a diabetes education program that considers local contexts and beliefs to enhance adherence. Education programs should consider patients' concerns about medication adverse effects and reasons for use so as to improve their adherence and health outcomes.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
healthcare
ejection fraction
type diabetes
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
primary care
quality improvement
emergency department
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
electronic health record