Health Literacy, Beliefs About Medication, and Medication Adherence in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, often leading to cognitive and physical impairments. Medication adherence is crucial for managing MS, yet nonadherence remains a significant issue, influenced by factors such as health literacy (HL) and beliefs about medication. This study aimed to evaluate HL, medication adherence, and the association between them among patients with MS in Jordan.

Design

A cross-sectional study was conducted.

Methods

A total of 307 patients with MS from Al-Bashir Hospital in Amman, Jordan, participated in this study. Patients completed questionnaires assessing HL (HLS-Q12), medication beliefs (BMQ-Specific), the Communication and Language Assessment for Multiple Scleros

SUBMITTER: Al-Qerem W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12715330 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature