Factors influencing medication adherence in multi-ethnic Asian patients with chronic diseases in Singapore: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Poor medication adherence can lead to adverse health outcomes and increased healthcare costs. Although reasons for medication adherence have been widely studied, less is explored about factors affecting medication adherence for patients in non-Western healthcare setting and from Asian cultures. This study aimed to explore cultural perspectives on factors influencing medication adherence among patients with chronic diseases in a multi-ethnic Asian healthcare setting. Methods: We conducted a qualitative study involving in-depth interviews with patients with chronic conditions purposively recruited from a community hospital in Singapore until data saturation was achieved. A total of 25 patients participated in this study. Interviews were transcribed and thematically

SUBMITTER: Yoon S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10034334 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature