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.
Authors
- Bedilu Deribe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8078-548X)
- Gulema Demissie
- Bargude Balta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9968-520X)
- Alemayehu Delelegn
Institutions
- Hawassa University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-04-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0321306
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.03