Race-ethnic differences in factors associated with inhaled steroid adherence among adults with asthma.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Adherence to inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) medication is known to be low overall, but tends to be lower among African-American patients when compared with white patients.

Objectives

To understand the factors that contribute to ICS adherence among African-American and white adults with asthma.

Methods

Eligible individuals had a prior diagnosis of asthma, one or more ICS prescriptions, and were members of a large health maintenance organization in southeast Michigan. Individuals were sent a survey that included questions about internal factors (e.g., patient beliefs, knowledge, and motivation) and external factors (e.g., socioeconomic status, barriers to care, social support, and stressors) potentially related to ICS adherence. Adherence was calculated using el

SUBMITTER: Wells K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2599867 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature