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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Adherence to Self - Care Practice Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Using the Theory of Planned Behavior and Health Belief Model at Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals of Amhara Region, Ethiopia: Mixed Method.
Diabetes mellitus is one of the major public health problems that requires appropriate self-care practices to reduce complications. The current study assessed adherence to self-care practices and associated factors using the theory of planned behavior and the health belief model among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. ⋯ Less than half of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients had good adherence to self-care practices. This was more evident for patients who are members of a diabetes association, having a high wealth index, having a home glucometer, good behavioral control, good behavioral intentions, high perceived benefit, and poor perceived barriers. Appropriate intervention should be designed based on the aforementioned factors.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Developing a Suite of Resources to Improve Patient Adherence to Compression Stockings: Application of Behavior Change Theory.
Poor patient adherence to compression stockings remains a difficult and pervasive problem for clinicians, with costly repercussions for patients and health-care systems. The purpose of this paper was to describe the application of behavior change theory to the systematic development of a suite of resources, aimed at improving patient adherence to wearing compression stockings. ⋯ These novel resources have potential to improve patient adherence to compression stockings and consequently generate health-care savings through reduced need for wound care products, and medical interventions with translation to other settings and conditions requiring compression stockings. Patient outcomes will likely be improved with reduced pain, improved quality of life and earlier resumption of usual occupations.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Medication Bias During the Hospital-to-Family Transition Among Young and Middle-Aged Chinese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study.
This study aimed to examine the prevalence of medication non-adherence among young and middle-aged Chinese individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and to explore the underlying causes of such deviations. ⋯ This study has demonstrated that medication non-adherence is a major issue among young and middle-aged Chinese individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Therefore, it is essential for nurses to be aware of the importance of medication adherence management and working.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Experience of Disease Acceptance in Chinese Patients with Newly Diagnosed Crohn's Disease: A Descriptive Qualitative Study.
High levels of disease acceptance are important predictors of improved psychological well-being, treatment outcomes, and enhanced quality of life. Relatively few studies have focused on the process of disease acceptance in patients with Crohn's disease (CD), particularly those who are newly diagnosed. ⋯ The "acceptance journey" of newly diagnosed CD patients is dynamic, individual and reversible. Traditional Chinese cultural values such as respect for authority, the philosophy of wu-wei and family responsibility contribute to the acceptance of CD in Chinese patients. Hence, there is a need to provide early and culturally tailored psychological support or interventions according to the stages of acceptance.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2023
Uptake and Persistence on HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Female Sex Workers and Men Having Sex with Men in Kigali, Rwanda: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study Design.
Although HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is known for its effectiveness in preventing HIV transmission; there is a global rise in HIV infection rates, particularly prominent in sub-Saharan Africa. This health concern is mostly evident among high-risk groups, namely Female Sex Workers (FSWs) and Men who have Sex with Men (MSMs), both of whom are more susceptible to sexually transmissible infections. This research examined the persistence, uptake, and associated predictors of PrEP utilization within the FSW and MSM populations. ⋯ This study highlighted the low uptake of PrEP among participants when compared to previous studies. These results revealed significant influences of age and living conditions on PrEP usage.