Predictors of methotrexate adherence and patient's awareness of it in rheumatoid arthritis and its effect on quality of life.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adherence studies among rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, in Egypt and throughout the Middle East region, are lacking. This study aimed to evaluate methotrexate (MTX) adherence in Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients and to identify specific non-adherence predictors.

Methods

A cross-sectional observational study included 300 RA patients who were administered MTX for at least one year. The survey was completed through direct interviews. The demographic patient data were collected (age, education, sex, work status, disease duration, duration of MTX administration and current dose). Patients' adherence to MTX predictors for non-adherence, MTX side effects and functional disability were assessed in the study.

Results

Majority of respondents showed good MTX ad

SUBMITTER: Mohamed M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11259066 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature