Adherence to intravenous chemotherapy and associated factors among patients with cancer at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Cancer Treatment Center, Sidama Region, Southern Ethiopia

In the current study, the magnitude of intravenous chemotherapy adherence among patients with cancer was low compared to published national and international findings. Possible contributing factors include marital status, employment, Transportation availability, and social support. Targeted measures are needed to improve adherence and, as a result, maximize therapeutic benefits.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-04-07
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0321306
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2
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Medication Adherence and Compliance
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Adherence to intravenous chemotherapy and associated factors among patients with cancer at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Cancer Treatment Center, Sidama Region, Southern Ethiopia

Bedilu Deribe, Gulema Demissie, Bargude Balta, Alemayehu Delelegn
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Medication Adherence and Compliance
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Adherence to intravenous chemotherapy and associated factors among patients with cancer at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Cancer Treatment Center, Sidama Region, Southern Ethiopia

Bedilu Deribe, Gulema Demissie, Bargude Balta, Alemayehu Delelegn
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Abstract

In the current study, the magnitude of intravenous chemotherapy adherence among patients with cancer was low compared to published national and international findings. Possible contributing factors include marital status, employment, Transportation availability, and social support. Targeted measures are needed to improve adherence and, as a result, maximize therapeutic benefits.

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