Perceived Barriers as Key Behavioral Predictors of Medication Adherence in Older Adults with Diabetes in Northern Iran: Insights from the Health Action Process Approach

The findings highlight the dominant role of perceived barriers in shaping adherence behavior among older adults, overshadowing the effects of intention and planning. This suggests that interventions to improve adherence in this population should prioritize reducing contextual and psychological obstacles.

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Patient Preference and Adherence
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2026-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.2147/ppa.s550698
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Medication Adherence and Compliance
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Perceived Barriers as Key Behavioral Predictors of Medication Adherence in Older Adults with Diabetes in Northern Iran: Insights from the Health Action Process Approach

Abolfazl Zeinali, Abouzar Dashteban Namaghi, Afsaneh Bakhtiari, Somayeh Ghorbani
Patient Preference and Adherence
Medication Adherence and Compliance
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Perceived Barriers as Key Behavioral Predictors of Medication Adherence in Older Adults with Diabetes in Northern Iran: Insights from the Health Action Process Approach

Abolfazl Zeinali, Abouzar Dashteban Namaghi, Afsaneh Bakhtiari, Somayeh Ghorbani
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The findings highlight the dominant role of perceived barriers in shaping adherence behavior among older adults, overshadowing the effects of intention and planning. This suggests that interventions to improve adherence in this population should prioritize reducing contextual and psychological obstacles.

Patient Preference and AdherenceVol. Volume 20
Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch (IR), Golestan University (IR), Golestan University of Medical Sciences (IR), Babol University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Babol University of Medical Sciences
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Medication Adherence and Compliance
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Perceived Barriers as Key Behavioral Predictors of Medication Adherence in Older Adults with Diabetes in Northern Iran: Insights from the Health Action Process Approach — Abolfazl Zeinali, Abouzar Dashteban Namaghi, et al. · Patient Preference and Adherence (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS