Factors Associated with Medication Adherence among Community-Dwelling Older People with Frailty and Pre-Frailty in China

ABSTRACT: Background: Frail and pre-frail older people often need to take medications. However, factors related to medication adherence among this population remain unclear, warranting further research. This study aims to identify correlates of medication adherence among frail and pre-frail older adults. Methods: From November 2020 to December 2020; a total of 4218 community-dwelling residents aged ≥ 60 years were interviewed by a cross-sectional survey in China. Data on subjects’ general information; medication adherence; and frailty status was obtained via the face-to-face structured questionnaire. Logistic regression models were fitted; separately; to examine these factors linked to medication adherence. Results: We found that 36.2% (n = 1527) and 18.8% (n = 792) of respondents were classified as

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC9740801 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature