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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2024
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Adherence to Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation Among Pregnant Women in Eastern Sudan: A Cross-Sectional Study.
The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence and factors associated with adherence to iron-folic acid supplementation (IFAS) among pregnant women in eastern Sudan. ⋯ About four out of five pregnant women adhered to the IFAS, indicating a good level of adherence, especially among women who attended more than four ANC visits and those with good knowledge of anemia. More attention is needed to encourage ANC to increase adherence to IFAS.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2024
Medications Adherence and Associated Factors Among Patients with Stroke in Iraq.
Stroke poses significant challenges to affected individuals, their families, and healthcare systems, with adherence to medications being a pivotal determinant of health outcomes. In this study, we aim to evaluate the medication adherence of stroke patients living in Iraq, and explore how patients' demographic and clinical details relate to their adherence levels. Furthermore, we seek to assess the self-care practices used by stroke patients and their adherence to them. ⋯ Medication adherence remains suboptimal among stroke patients in Iraq. Various demographic and clinical factors play a role in influencing adherence. The conformity to medication regimens and factors associated with it among individuals who have suffered a stroke in Iraq is vital.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2024
The Relationship Between Facilitation of Patient Involvement and Self-Perceived Burden in Postoperative Lung Cancer Patients: The Mediating Role of Social Support.
Patients with lung cancer often experience a high level of self-perceived burden, which significantly affects their quality of life and psychological health. Social support is closely related to the self-perceived burden, yet there is scant research on the relationship between social support, facilitation of patient involvement, and self-perceived burden. This study aims to understand the current situation of self-perceived burden in postoperative lung cancer patients and to explore the mediating role of social support between facilitation of patient involvement and self-perceived burden. ⋯ The self-perceived burden of patients after lung cancer surgery was at a moderate level, and social support partially mediates the relationship between facilitation of patient involvement and self-perceived burden. Medical staff should encourage patient participation in their own treatment decisions and alleviate the burden associated with lung cancer and surgical treatment by enhancing their social support.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2024
Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, and Psychometric Properties of the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR) for Use in Arabic-Speaking Patients in Saudi Arabia.
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex and debilitating condition that significantly impacts patients' daily lives. The continuous assessment of the impact and severity of FM is essential to manage the condition effectively. Assessment tools in Arabic are lacking for use in Saudi Arabia, which might lead to ineffective management. This study aimed to translate and cross-culturally adapt and validate the Arabic version of the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR). ⋯ The Arabic version of the FIQR is a valid, reliable, and practical tool for assessing the impact of FM on Arabic-speaking patients and potentially contributing to the improvement of FM outcomes.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2024
Prevalence of Hypoglycemia and Its Determinants Among Diabetes Patients on Insulin Treatment at Tepi General Hospital, Southwest, Ethiopia.
Hypoglycemia occurs when the blood sugar levels are too low. In severe cases, hypoglycemia may give to seizures, coma, and sometimes death. The prevalence of hypoglycemia among patients with diabetes is likely underreported and undocumented. ⋯ The magnitude of hypoglycemia among patients with diabetes is determined to be considerable with more than half of the participants encountered hypoglycemia. There is a strong relationship between the occurrence of hypoglycemia and sex, type of diabetes, time since diagnosis, alcohol status, and education status. Therefore, all concerned parties must pay close attention to lessen the prevalence of hypoglycemia and address the problems based on the primary contributing factors.