Factors associated with disease knowledge and medication adherence among rheumatoid arthritis patients attending a private rheumatology clinic: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that requires long-term pharmacotherapy and self-management. Disease knowledge and medication adherence are essential for achieving optimal outcomes, but remain under-researched in low-resource settings such as Nepal.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the factors associated with disease knowledge and medication adherence among RA patients attending a private rheumatology clinic in Nepal.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Methods

A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March to September 2023 among 428 RA patients who had been on a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) regimen for at least 3 months prior to the start of the study. Disease knowledge was assessed using

SUBMITTER: Sankhi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12775304 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature