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Factors associated with low adherence to medication among patients with type 2 diabetes at different healthcare facilities in southern Bangladesh
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University of Chittagong, Chittagong Medical College, Chattagram Maa-O-Shishu Hospital Medical College, Central Queensland University, ...
Published InGlobal Health Action
Year2021
Citations46
Abstract
: Low medication adherence among patients with type 2 diabetes in southern Bangladesh is a key public health challenge. Factors such as male sex, low annual family income, and diabetic ulcers were associated with low medication adherence. Patient counseling and awareness programs may enhance medication adherence among people with type 2 diabetes. Our findings will help physicians and public health workers to develop targeted strategies to increase awareness of the same among their patients.
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