Exploring perceptions, attitudes and beliefs of Thai patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus as they relate to medication adherence at an out-patient primary care clinic in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Medication adherence in Thai patients with diabetes requires support from both the health care providers and the family. The patient's perception of the doctor's concern creates greater patient trust in the health care team. This trust, along with family support, helps deepen patients' understanding of the disease, accept the chronic nature of their disease, and engenders a positive attitude towards taking medication that can improve medication adherence.