ArticleFrontiers in public health2023
Factors affecting the medication literacy of older adults and targeted initiatives for improvement: a cross-sectional study in central China.
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- Exploring medication self-management in polypharmacy: a qualitative systematic review of patients and healthcare providers perspectives.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2024Pooled it
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- Medication literacy and its associated factors among middle-aged and older patients with comorbid coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Medication literacy among community-dwelling older adults in Shenzhen: a 2024 cross-sectional survey with psychometric evidence.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Family Function and Medication Safety Behaviors in Older Adults with Cancer: A Serial Mediation Analysis.Patient preference and adherence · 2026Article
- Assessing Medication Literacy and Its Determinants in Chinese Patients with Multimorbidity.Patient preference and adherence · 2025Article
- A study of medication safety in rural older people in Luzhou City.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Medication literacy among patients with chronic diseases in long-term care facilities: a latent profile analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Medication Literacy Test for Older Adults: psychometric analysis and standardization of the new instrument.International journal of clinical pharmacy · 2024Article
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Abstract
Introduction: This study explored the state of rational drug use among older adults in central China, aiming to unveil factors influencing their medication literacy and proposing targeted improvement measures. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 454 participants aged 60 and above was conducted in Hubei province between February 1 and May 30, 2023, with data collected through face-to-face interviews by pharmacists. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine factors that affected medication literacy. Results: Of the 412 valid questionnaires, findings revealed inadequate knowledge of rational drug use among older adults in central China. Those who fully understood (105, 25.49%, OR = 9.349, Discussion: In conclusion, the ability to comprehend drug instructions significantly influenced the medication literacy of older adults. Initiatives such as revising age-appropriate drug instructions could effectively enhance rational drug use among this demographic.
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