Association Between Quality of Life and Drug Adherence Among Patients With Diabetes in India
This study shows a high percentage of nonadherence to antidiabetic medications. Poor adherence had significantly lower mean scores across all domains of QoL. Community-based educational programs targeting older and less-educated individuals should promote regular physical activity. Developing strategies to improve medication adherence and ensuring affordable access to essential medications, along with prioritizing enhancements in the QoL through psychosocial support and lifestyle counseling are imperative for diabetic patients.
Authors
- Nazima Mirza
- Barna Ganguly (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7232-8249)
- Hitesh Chaudhari
Institutions
- Pramukhswami Medical College (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-10-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.71300
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.01