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INVESTIGATION OF TREATMENT ADHERENCE IN PATIENTS WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS AT THE DONG NAI GENERAL HOSPITAL
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Objective: To investigate the situation of treatment, medication adherence rates and identify relative factors for adherence in patients with OA. Study population and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in patients with OA at Dong Nai General Hospital from February 01, 2023, to April 30, 2023. Collect data from prescriptions and interview patients using questionnaires. Results: Of the 360 patients, 69,8% were female; mean age 65,5 ± 11,3 years. 50,6% of patients reported having adverse effects. The rates of high, moderate, and low medication adherence were 31,9%, 33,6%, and 34,4% respectively. Adverse effects and beliefs about the necessity of the medicine were independently associated with medication adherence. Conclusion: Most patients use combination drug regimens. Medication adherence rate in patients with OA was not high. These findings suggest that intervention strategies should be developed to improve medication adherence in OA.
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osteoarthritis, adherence, MMAS-8
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