The impact of the Sri Lankan economic crisis on medication adherence: An online cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The economic crisis in Sri Lanka has disarrayed the country's healthcare services, posing a challenge to people with chronic diseases on routine care. This study investigated the changes in medication adherence during the economic crisis.

Methods

A web-based cross-sectional survey was undertaken in July-August 2022. It assessed socio-demographics, diseases, medication adherence, and reasons for changes in compliance of respondents and their family members during the economic crisis. Descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression analysis were used.

Findings

A total of 1214 respondents, aged ≥18 years were included in the survey. The majority were females (60%). The main finding was that 39%, 41%, and 37% of participants, their family members,

SUBMITTER: Jayawardena R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10953977 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature