Factors influencing adherence to non-communicable disease medication in India: secondary analysis of cross-sectional data from WHO - SAGE2.

ABSTRACT: Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a leading cause of death globally and disproportionately affect those in low- and middle-income countries lower-middle-income countries. Poor medication adherence among patients with NCDs is prevalent in India due to lack of initiation, missed dosing or cessation of treatment, and represents a growing healthcare and financial burden. Objective: This study aimed to identify factors influencing medication adherence in adults with NCDs in India. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study, conducting secondary data analysis on the second wave of the World Health Organisation's 'Study on global AGEing and adult health (SAGE)', a survey that collected data from predominantly older adults across India. Bivariate analysis and

SUBMITTER: Tolley A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10603298 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature