Adherence to Medications among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Three Districts of Al Dakhliyah Governorate, Oman; A cross-sectional pilot study
Objectives: This pilot study aimed to assess the medication adherence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in three wilayats (districts) of the Al Dakhliyah governorate, Oman, and to identify the probable reasons for medication non-adherence. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based pil...
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| author | Beena Jimmy Jimmy Jose Zainab A. Al-Hinai Intisar K. Wadair Ghalia H. Al-Amri |
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| description | Objectives: This pilot study aimed to assess the medication adherence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in three wilayats (districts) of the Al Dakhliyah governorate, Oman, and to identify the probable reasons for medication non-adherence. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based pilot survey was
conducted among T2DM Omani patients between February and June 2012 to assess their medication adherence and the relationship between their socio-demographic characteristics and adherence levels. Results: A total of 158 patients participated in the survey. The majority of the participants were unemployed or were housewives (66.5%). Forgetfulness was the most frequent reason for medication non-adherence (36.4%). Participants demonstrated an excellent level of adherence to their medicines (median total score = 3). No significant difference in median total
adherence scores was observed based on the evaluated parameters. Conclusion: The medication adherence of T2DM patients in the area under study was good. A larger study in a wider population is warranted to obtain a more representative picture of this important factor which contributes to public health. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8f5c04fd49c64eadaf5588ff2c1819aa2022-12-22T02:14:19ZengSultan Qaboos UniversitySultan Qaboos University Medical Journal2075-051X2075-05282014-05-01142217221Adherence to Medications among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Three Districts of Al Dakhliyah Governorate, Oman; A cross-sectional pilot studyBeena Jimmy0Jimmy Jose1Zainab A. Al-Hinai2Intisar K. Wadair3Ghalia H. Al-Amri4School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy & Nursing, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, OmanSchool of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy & Nursing, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, OmanSchool of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy & Nursing, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, OmanSchool of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy & Nursing, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, OmanSchool of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy & Nursing, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, OmanObjectives: This pilot study aimed to assess the medication adherence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in three wilayats (districts) of the Al Dakhliyah governorate, Oman, and to identify the probable reasons for medication non-adherence. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based pilot survey was conducted among T2DM Omani patients between February and June 2012 to assess their medication adherence and the relationship between their socio-demographic characteristics and adherence levels. Results: A total of 158 patients participated in the survey. The majority of the participants were unemployed or were housewives (66.5%). Forgetfulness was the most frequent reason for medication non-adherence (36.4%). Participants demonstrated an excellent level of adherence to their medicines (median total score = 3). No significant difference in median total adherence scores was observed based on the evaluated parameters. Conclusion: The medication adherence of T2DM patients in the area under study was good. A larger study in a wider population is warranted to obtain a more representative picture of this important factor which contributes to public health.http://web.squ.edu.om/squmj/includes/tng/pub/tNG_download.asp?id=cc08fbcbefc418fab7ea6a0126a091faDiabetes Mellitus Type 2.Diabetes Mellitus Type 2Medication AdherenceCross-Sectional StudyOman |
| spellingShingle | Beena Jimmy Jimmy Jose Zainab A. Al-Hinai Intisar K. Wadair Ghalia H. Al-Amri Adherence to Medications among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Three Districts of Al Dakhliyah Governorate, Oman; A cross-sectional pilot study Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Medication Adherence Cross-Sectional Study Oman |
| title | Adherence to Medications among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Three Districts of Al Dakhliyah Governorate, Oman; A cross-sectional pilot study |
| title_full | Adherence to Medications among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Three Districts of Al Dakhliyah Governorate, Oman; A cross-sectional pilot study |
| title_fullStr | Adherence to Medications among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Three Districts of Al Dakhliyah Governorate, Oman; A cross-sectional pilot study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Adherence to Medications among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Three Districts of Al Dakhliyah Governorate, Oman; A cross-sectional pilot study |
| title_short | Adherence to Medications among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Three Districts of Al Dakhliyah Governorate, Oman; A cross-sectional pilot study |
| title_sort | adherence to medications among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in three districts of al dakhliyah governorate oman a cross sectional pilot study |
| topic | Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Medication Adherence Cross-Sectional Study Oman |
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