Intention to use short messaging services for promoting drug adherence among individuals with diabetes in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suboptimal medication adherence among individuals with diabetes presents a significant challenge in low-income nations. Growing evidence demonstrates the effectiveness of text messaging interventions to enhance medication adherence. This study assesses the intention to use Short Messaging Service (SMS) based reminder services in promoting drug adherence among diabetic patients and associated factors in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Methods

An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February 06, 2023, to March 27, 2023, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A sample of 351 patients was selected using systematic random sampling. Structured questionnaires were used for data collection. Binary and multivariable logistic regression models were used to analyze the assoc

SUBMITTER: Alem S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11568812 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature