Medication Adherence Among Diabetic Patients in Developing Countries: Review of Studies

Title

Medication Adherence Among Diabetic Patients in Developing Countries: Review of Studies

Abstract

This paper reviewed studies on the adherence to medication among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) in developing countries. A comprehensive literature search yielded 62 relevant studies. These focused on the extent and predictors of non-adherence to medication across different conditions and factors. Estimated rates of non-adherence to medication ranged from 4% to 88%. This review confirmed the non-adherence to be a problem among patients with chronic diseases and examined our understanding of the reasons and variables affecting patients' adherence to their medication in developing countries. However, the studies employed a wide range of methods, some with limitations. Further work to determine the prevalence and causes of patients' non-adherenceto medication in developing countries is needed in order to recommend the best interventions to improve adherence.

Scientific Type

تطبيقي

Link

https://www.sysrevpharm.org/archive/srp-volume-11-issue-8-year-2020.html

Journal volume

vol.11,No.8

Collaboration type

مشترك

Publish Date

September 1, 2020

Participated Universities (Publication)

Alnoor University

Duhok University

Directory of Health, Duhok,Iraq

Scopus status

Not in Scopus

Clarivate status

Not In Clarivate

Pub. Med. status

Not In PubMed

Author (Publication)

عمر قتيبة بدر الدين محمود

Journal (Publication)

Systematic Reviews in Pharmacy

Publisher (Publication)

Sysrevpharm

ISSN

0975-8453

Country (Publication)

India

Country type

عالمية

College (Publication)

College of Pharmacy

Departement (Publication)

Department of Pharmacy