Determinants of adherence to inhaler use in patients with asthma: the role of knowledge, self-efficacy, and perceived barriers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adherence to inhaler therapy is a crucial determinant in the management and control of asthma. However, real-world evidence indicates that only 30-70% of patients adhere to prescribed treatments. This study aimed to identify the psychological and behavioral factors influencing inhaler adherence among patients with asthma.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of asthma based on GINA criteria at Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ardabil, Iran, during the winter of 2021-2022. Participants were selected through a census sampling method. Data were collected using a researcher-developed questionnaire and analyzed statistically.

Results

Inhaler adherence was positively associated with patient knowledge, disease acceptan

SUBMITTER: Hosseininia S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12505728 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature