The Relationship Between Medication Beliefs, Treatment Adherence, and Quality of Life in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that requires on going medical care and self-management. Patients' beliefs about treatment and their adherence to treatment regimens can significantly affect their quality of life. This study aims to determine the relationship between medication beliefs, medication adherence, and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Rivai Abdullah Banyuasin Hospital. This study was a cross-sectional study conducted on patients with type 2 diabetes who were recruited using purposive sampling. The results showed a significant relationship between medication adherence with quality of life and trust in treatment with each p value of 0.005, 0.04 (Necessity scale), 0.000 (concern scale), 0.017 (general overuse), 0.031 (general harm).