Health literacy, illness perception, and their association with medication adherence in end-stage renal disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medication non-adherence is a prevalent and complicated problem among patients receiving hemodialysis. Strictly following the prescribed medication regimen is crucial for achieving successful dialysis in end-stage renal disease.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate how health literacy and illness perception influence medication adherence in hemodialysis patients.

Methods

An observational cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2023 to February 2024 at dialysis units of multisite hospitals across Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan. A pre-validated, reliable, and interview-based questionnaire was utilized, and a convenience sampling technique was employed to collect data from 390 patients. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version

SUBMITTER: Hamza MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12350584 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature