Barriers to Accessing Medical Services and Adherence to Recommended Drug Regimens among Patients with Non-Communicable Diseases: A Study at Divisional Hospital Thalangama, Sri Lanka

Barriers to Accessing Medical Services and Adherence to Recommended Drug Regimens among Patients with Non-Communicable Diseases: A Study at Divisional Hospital Thalangama, Sri Lanka

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are a major global health concern, responsible for 71% of annual deaths, particularly impacting low- and middle-income countries. Medication nonadherence is a significant contributor to poor NCD control. This study, conducted at Divisional Hospital Thalangama in Sri L...

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Main Authors: Haththotuwa Gamage Amal Sudaraka Samarasinghe, Devindra Arachchilage Thilanka Dileepa Sandaruwan Ranasinghe, Weligamage Ranjan Jayasekara, Senarath Arachchige Anusha Dulangani Senarathna, Jayakodyge Dona Pavithra Madhushani Jayakody, Piumi Madhusha Kalubovila, Madhuka Deshani Edirisuriya, Nanayakkara Senarath Appuhamilage Samanthi Nisansala Senarath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Biology and Life Sciences Forum
Subjects:
noncommunicable diseases
medication nonadherence
healthcare access barriers
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9976/29/1/14

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