Non-Adherence to Antiseizure Medications: Rate and Predictors in Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: The objective of this paper is to determine the rate and predictors of non-adherence to antiseizure medications in Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study which involved questionnaires and data collection from patients' medical records was conducted at neurology clinics. The rate of non-adherence to antiseizure medications was measured using "the Medication Adherence Rating Scale" (MARS). Predictors of non-adherence to antiseizure medications were evaluated using a multidimensional questionnaire specific to epilepsy. Results: One hundred and sixty-two patients participated in the study. The mean (SD) age was 34.1 (10.4) years, and 56% were male. Epilepsy was controlled (i.e., seizure-free ≥ 1 year) in 42% of patients. The

SUBMITTER: Alrukban NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11509931 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature