Research Article: Community Efficacy for Non-Communicable Disease Management and Medication Adherence: The Sequential Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy and Depressive Symptoms
Introduction:
Medication adherence refers to how well a patient follows a prescribed medication regimen. It is an important factor in the control of non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs). Yet, various studies have reported modest levels (as low as %) of medication adherence among patients with hypertension and/or diabetes. , Such low levels of medication adherence can lead to an increase in morbidity and mortality associated with these NCDs, which can, in turn, lead to additional disease burdens and unnecessary use of…
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