The magnitude of non-adherence and contributing factors among adult outpatient with Diabetes Mellitus in Dilla University Referral Hospital, Gedio, Ethiopia.
Bisrat Desalegn BosheGetachew Nenko YimarAberash Eifa DadhiWorku Ketema BededaPublished in: PloS one (2021)
The study revealed that significant numbers of participants were non-adherent to the Diabetes Mellitus treatment regimens. Intensive counseling, and health education on the importance of good adherence and negative consequences of poor adherence need to be discussed with the patients before starting the medications, and amidst follow up.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- glycemic control
- end stage renal disease
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- public health
- chronic kidney disease
- prognostic factors
- mental health
- peritoneal dialysis
- health information
- metabolic syndrome
- patient reported outcomes
- weight loss
- insulin resistance
- replacement therapy
- human health
- patient reported