Exploring medication adherence in Behcet's disease following COVID-19: a mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Identify predictors of and explore the decision-making process regarding medication adherence in Behçet's Disease, a rare autoimmune disease.

Methods

A mixed methods study (cross-sectional plus qualitative) conducted between January and March 2021. In the quantitative study, participants (n = 89, age 25-69) completed online questionnaires about demographics, medication adherence (implementation; taking medicine as required), beliefs about medicines, illness perceptions, trust in physicians and fear of COVID-19. Data were analysed using correlations and multiple regressions. In the qualitative study, semi-structured audio interviews were conducted with participants (n = 16; age 28-66) via Zoom. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Arden-Close E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12613492 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature