Background: Hypertension is a silent killer disease in the community. The success of hypertension therapy influenced by adherence to medication. Three factors that shape compliance behaviour are knowledge and attitudes (these predisposing factors) family support (as reinforcing factor). majority people Indonesia choose healthcare centers when seeking treatment. Non-adherence treatment has an im...

BACKGROUND Guidelines aim to improve clinical practice but are not self-implementing. Insight into barriers to physician guideline adherence is crucial for development of effective implementation strategies. The study aim was to identify barriers to physician adherence to an intrauterine insemination (IUI) guideline of the Dutch Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. METHODS We conducted a cr...

An individualised asthma programme directed at behavioural change was evaluated in asthmatic subjects who reported complaints and impairment, despite adequate medical treatment. Mild-to-moderate asthma patients (n=23) were randomly assigned to a programme or waiting list condition. Outcome measures were: McMaster Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire, Asthma Symptom Checklist, Negative Emotional...

BACKGROUND The primary objectives of this study were to determine the association between alcohol and antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and the perceived appropriateness and acceptability of elements of an adherence counseling program with a focus on alcohol-related ART nonadherence among a sample of ART recipients in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) clinics in Tshwane, South Africa. M...

A rapidly growing number of oral anticancer agents has become available in oncology and hematology. Though these introductions have several benefits, medication adherence is an issue of concern. Little is known about the factors influencing adherence to treatment with oral anticancer agents in daily practice. Material and methods. In this observational, multicenter study including 216 patients,...

Abstract Background To prevent or recover from a disease, the prescriptions for medications must be correct, and patient comply with medication’s instructions. Therefore, this study verified theory of planned behavior (TPB) model to predict medication adherence among Korean adults examined role optimistic present bias in that model. Methods The participants were 357 male female whose ages range...

Background: The surging prevalence of hypertension due to lifestyle brought forth an increase in degenerative diseases. Adherence is important achieving the effectiveness therapy. This study aims analyze factors affecting medication adherence patients with hypertension. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted between 20-24 February 2023 at Turirejo Village, Lawang District, Malang, Indonesia. ...

Introduction: Medication adherence is regarded as one of the most important factors in caring for hypertension. This study aimed to investigate the effect of intervention based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB) on medication adherence and its influencing factors on the elderly with hypertension in a rural area, Kerman province, Iran.                  Methods: This quasi-experimental stud...

PURPOSE Radiographs is an integral part of patient management in dentistry, despite their detrimental effects. As the literature pertaining to radiation protection among Indian dental practitioners is sparse, exploring such protection is needed. MATERIALS AND METHODS All private dental practitioners in Mangalore, India were included in the study. A structured, pre-tested, self-administered qu...