ArticleJournal of patient experience2019
Patient and Provider's Experience and Perspective in Addressing Barriers to Medication Adherence Among Noncommunicable Disease Patients in Rural Puducherry, South India-A Qualitative Study.
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- Interventions to promote medication adherence for chronic diseases in India: a systematic review.Frontiers in public health · 2023Pooled it
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- From prescription to practice: a qualitative study of medication non-adherence in rural Tamil Nadu, India.BMJ open · 2026Article
- Barriers and facilitators to patient utilization of noncommunicable disease services in primary healthcare facilities in Nepal: a qualitative study.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Patient and healthcare provider perspectives on adherence with antihypertensive medications: an exploratory qualitative study in Tanzania.BMC health services research · 2021Article
- Determinants of Treatment Adherence Among Patients Living With Noncommunicable Diseases: A Mixed-Method Study in a Rural Area of West Bengal.Journal of patient experience · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundTrend in morbidity and mortality due to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is rising because of poor control status. Medication nonadherence is one of the most common and modifiable causes of inadequate control status.
objectivesTo examine the barriers in drug adherence among NCD patients in rural Puducherry.
methodsThis qualitative study includes in-depth and key informant interview conducted among 6 NCD patients and 4 health-care providers. Interviews were audio-recorded, and transcript was prepared in verbatim format. Thematic content analysis was done to derive the categories and themes.
resultsMajor barriers for nonadherence to medications found were stress, substance abuse, forgetfulness, lack of family support, and high case load of health facilities. Corrective measures suggested to address the barriers were to provide health education to patients and family members, awareness campaigns in community, and health education sessions at the clinic.
conclusionPsychological factors such as stress, social isolation, and negligence are major barriers for drug adherence. Health education session at community and health system is needed to improve the adherence.
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