Examining the relationship between depression and medication adherence among elderlies suffering from cardiovascular disease referring to the clinics affiliated with Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years, around 30% of all mortalities worldwide has been related to cardiovascular disease (CVD). The most important predictor solution of cardiovascular events is enhancing medication adherence. Meanwhile, the main reason behind development of physical disorders among the elderly is depression. In this regard, the present research was performed to determine the relationship between depression and medication adherence among the elderly suffering from CVD.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was done via an analytical approach on 188 elderlies fulfilling the inclusion criteria. The participants were chosen through convenience nonrandomized sampling from March to July 2022. The data were collected through demographic and healthcare information form plus Madanlo

SUBMITTER: Brimavandi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10435705 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature