The mediating effect of self-efficacy on the relationship between social support and medication adherence in adults with type 2 diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the status of medication adherence in diabetic patients and its effective factors.

Methods

A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 170 diabetic patients in Iran. Participants were assessed for medication adherence, self-efficacy, and social support. Descriptive statistics, bivariate analyses, and multiple stepwise regression were conducted to explore predictors for medication adherence.

Results

Regression analysis showed that 48% of medication adherence changes stemmed from the four variables including social support, self-efficacy, income, and education levels, (R^2adj = 0.480, F = 39.943, p < 0.001). According to the model, the highest effects were related to income level (β = 0.332, t = 5.49

SUBMITTER: Khalili Azar K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10804924 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature