ArticleRevista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P2026
Association between rheumatology patients' beliefs about medicines and treatment adherence.
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objectiveThis study aimed to examine the association between rheumatology patients' beliefs about medications and treatment adherence, along with related factors.
methodA descriptive design was employed. The study was conducted in the Rheumatology Polyclinic and Clinic in Türkiye, including 311 patients. Compliance Questionnaire on Rheumatology (CQR) and Beliefs About Medicines Questionnaire (BMQ-T) were used.
resultsAmong participants, 72% were female, and the mean age was 47 years. Rheumatoid arthritis was the most frequent diagnosis (30.9%). The average BMQ score was 47.66 ± 9.58, and the average CQR score was 48.21 ± 5.55. All patients were found to be non-adherent. A statistically significant relationship was observed between BMQ and CQR scores (p < 0.05). CQR scores were higher among males and unemployed participants. Additionally, BMQ scores were significantly associated with marital status and medication use duration (p < 0.05). A moderate negative correlation was found between CQR and the BMQ-anxiety subdimension.
conclusionBeliefs about medications significantly affect adherence. Increased anxiety concerning medication use is associated with lower treatment adherence.
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