Translation and validation of the Sindhi version of the general medication adherence scale in patients with chronic diseases.

ABSTRACT: Background: There is no medication adherence scale available in Sindhi language currently. Hence, the Sindhi speaking population will either use a translator or provide their medical history in another language for documentation of medical conditions. This poses a challenge in monitoring and evaluating adherence to medications within this linguistic community. Aim: The aim of this study was to translate and validate the Sindhi version of the General Medication Adherence Scale (GMAS-S) in patients with chronic diseases. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 4 months duration and was conducted in out-patient department of a university affiliated hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. All adults with chronic diseases, who were on long-term medications, and able to read and

SUBMITTER: Islam MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10547892 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature