Social support and medication adherence among adult myasthenia gravis patients in China: the mediating role of mental health and self-efficacy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Myasthenia gravis (MG), a rare chronic neuromuscular disorder, is characterized by progressive physical decline and requires long-term pharmacological treatment. Due to the decline of physical and social abilities, MG patients are in great need of social support, including tangible and emotional support. This study aims to examine the association between social support and medication adherence and the possible mediating effects of mental health and self-efficacy among MG patients.

Methods

A cross-sectional analysis of a nationwide MG registry was conducted on 865 patients under oral medication treatment in China between June and July 2022. Validated scales were used to measure the respondent's mental distress (Four-item Patient Health Questionnaire), social suppor

SUBMITTER: Yu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10993533 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature