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Abstract Background/Objective Asthma medication adherence, measured by the asthma medication ratio (AMR), has been shown to be a reliable predictor of exacerbations among children with asthma. We developed a Markov model...

Materias / palabras clave: Diabetic neuropathy; Medication adherence; Metformin; KSA; Type 2 diabetes; Vitamin B12 Deficiency

BackgroundPatients suffering from psychiatric disorders tend to stigmatise themselves which had been linked to poor adherence to treatment.AimsThe aim of the present study was to study internalised stigma and medication ...

Background: Medication non-adherence, potentially influenced by psychological and social factors, is a major barrier to effective treatment of tuberculosis. This study aimed to examine the associations between anxiety, d...

Abstract Background Medication nonadherence and physician-switching undermine treatment outcomes and strain healthcare systems. This study examined the prevalence and determinants of medication noncompliance and doctor-s...

Background: Adolescents with asthma represent a high-risk group for poor disease control, largely due to suboptimal adherence to inhaled therapy. Despite advances in guideline-directed management, medication non-adherenc...

Sunmin Lee,1,2 Eonji Han,1 Yeonwoo Jung1 1College of Pharmacy, Sunchon National University, Suncheon, Republic of Korea; 2Research Institute of Life and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sunchon National University, Suncheon, Rep...

Abstract Background A rapidly rising prevalence of hypertension (HTN) is observed in low-and-middle-income countries but few studies explore factors such as attitudes and beliefs, experiences and social and cultural cond...

Literature has shown that obesity associated to diabetes imposes difficulties to glycemic control. Studies suggest that adult patients with diabetes present greater difficulty to diet adherence when compared to physical ...

Abstract COPD remains a major health burden worldwide, with adherence to inhaled therapy being a key determinant of treatment success. The Test of Adherence to Inhalers (TAI) is a validated tool for assessing adherence, ...

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) and diabetes mellitus (DM) are major global health concerns that frequently coexist, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This dual burden negatively affects disease progression...

Abstract Background Prophylactic medications are commonly used to prevent tuberculosis and opportunistic infections in people living with HIV (PLWH) who are on first-line antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, their cumu...

Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) constitutes a formidable global health threat, spanning bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens. Within this broader context, antibiotic resistance (ABR)—specifically t...

Abstract Background The World Health Organization has recommended intermittent weekly iron-folic acid (IFA) supplementation as the most cost-effective intervention to reduce the burden of anemia among adolescents and wom...

Abstract Background Hypertension affects a significant number of people globally, with the majority in low- and middle-income countries. Psychological distress such as anxiety, depression and stress, may occur as a conse...

Akila R Jayamaha,1,2 Chamilya H Perera,1,2 Mark W Orme,2,3 Ravini De S Karunatillake,4 Amitha Fernando,4 Andy Barton,2,3 Michael C Steiner,2,3 Jesse Matheson,5 James Manifield,2,3 Amy C Barradell,2,3 Suresh Chathurantha,...

Background: Diabetes Mellitus, a chronic illness, has emerged as a major public health problem on a global scale. The present study assessed self-care practices regarding Diabetes and the role of diabetes distress among ...

Abstract Background Managing the simultaneous treatment of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) increases the risk of adverse reactions, drug interactions, and challenges to treatment adherence. To address these complexities, ...

Emily Kutrieb,1 Derek Weycker,1 Montserrat Vera-Llonch,2 Arthur Zbrozek,3 Kevin Ottino,1 William R Lumry4 1Avalere Health, Washington, DC, USA; 2Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Boston, MA, USA; 3Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Carlsbad, C...

Abstract BackgroundIndividuals with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder face a significantly elevated risk of obesity, primarily due to weight gain associated with psychiatric medications and lifestyle factors....

Abstract Background The inability of antiretroviral medications to inhibit HIV is known as antiretroviral treatment failure. One of the greatest problems facing HIV patients receiving antiretroviral therapy is treatment ...

Abstract Background Migraine is a prevalent neurological disorder and a leading cause of disability worldwide. Despite effective medications, many patients experience underdiagnosis, suboptimal medication use, and poor a...

Abstract Background Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a significant cause of morbidity with no approved pharmacological treatment. We assessed treatment trajectories of patients with BPD in real-world clinical pra...

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