Attitudes of Hungarian asthmatic and COPD patients affecting disease control: empirical research based on Health Belief Model.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Patient non-adherence to treatment is a major problem across most chronic diseases. In COPD and asthma treatments it is a complex issue because people need to make behavioral and lifestyle changes while taking medications. Poor adherence results in increased rates of morbidity and mortality, more frequent hospitalizations, and ultimately higher healthcare expenditures.

Materials and methods

The objective of the study was to assess asthmatic and COPD patient's attitudes toward adherence in Hungary. Health Belief Model was used to help explain reasons of non-adherence. The results of the study should provide additional support to understanding health-related behaviors and to developing health related programs enhancing adherence of asthmatic and COPD patients. 145

SUBMITTER: Simon J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3826076 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature