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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2020
Health-Related Quality of Life and Associated Factors Among Adult HIV Mono-Infected and TB/HIV Co-Infected Patients in Public Health Facilities in Northeast Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study.
This study was conducted to assess the health-related quality of life and associated factors among adult human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) mono-infected and tuberculosis (TB) and HIV co-infected patients in the public health facilities of northeast Ethiopia. ⋯ The study revealed that the TB/HIV co-infected patients had poor health-related quality of life in all domains compared with HIV mono-infected patients. Besides, depression and stigma were more prevalent among co-infected patients. Therefore, designing and implementing specific management that focuses on psychiatric centers for TB/HIV co-infected patients will be necessary as their quality of life is lowered.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2020
Measurement of the Quality of Life of Prolanis Hypertension Patients in Sixteen Primary Healthcare Centers in Pandeglang District, Banten Province, Indonesia, Using EQ-5D-5L Instrument.
The prevalence of hypertension in Indonesia is increasing, not least in some peripheral areas, including in Pandeglang District, Banten Province. The government of Indonesia, through the Social Health Insurance Administration Body (BPJS Kesehatan) has launched a chronic disease management program (Prolanis) to achieve more optimal results in treating patients with chronic diseases, including hypertension. ⋯ 62/UN6.KEP/EC/2019.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2020
Exploring Potentially Modifiable Factors That Influence Treatment Non-Adherence Amongst Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency: A Qualitative Study.
A recent systematic review found that up to 71% of children with growth hormone deficiency and their families are non-adherent to treatment as prescribed. A key way to better understanding the complex issue of pediatric non-adherence is to explore the perceptions and experiences of the parent/caregiver. Our study is the first to look specifically at the potentially modifiable factors that influence non-adherence to rhGH treatment amongst parents/caregivers of children with this endocrine disorder. ⋯ Our exploratory study presents the wide range of potentially modifiable factors that influence the way in which growth hormone treatment is used. These findings can, in turn, be used to inform and promote the development of targeted, adherence-focused interventions, to support growth hormone deficient children and their families and optimize the use of prescribed growth hormone treatment within endocrine clinical practice.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2020
Development of a Culturally Tailored Motivational Interviewing-Based Intervention to Improve Medication Adherence in South Asian Patients.
South Asians (SAs) are among the fastest growing ethnic population in Western countries and have a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases relative to the general population. SAs living in Canada also have poorer adherence to medical regimens for treating cardiovascular disease, relative to other ethnic groups. Motivational interviewing (MI) maybe effective in improving health-related behaviour change in patients; however, the research is nascent on the effectiveness of MI in SAs and may also require cultural adaptation. ⋯ This is the first culturally tailored MI-based intervention manual that has been developed with the aim of improving medication adherence in hypertensive SA patients and that includes direct feedback from SA community members. Use of this manual may improve the accessibility and adoption of MI-based practices in improving health behaviours in SAs living in Canada as well as encourage further research studies and clinical trials with SA patients.
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Patient Prefer Adher · Jan 2020
Knowledge About Immunosuppressant Medication and Its Correlates in a German Kidney Transplant Population - Results of a KTx360° Substudy.
After organ transplantation, adherence to immunosuppressive medication (ISM) is crucial to prevent organ rejection. To enable adherence, patients need to be well informed about the different aspects associated with their ISM. However, literature suggests that knowledge regarding ISM is often inadequate. ⋯ Taking into account that the patients after KTx can be expected to answer all questions correctly as they aim at basic knowledge, an average result of 70.9% corresponds to a moderate knowledge level. Consequently, the current educational approaches do not seem to be sufficient to inform all patients adequately. Further research is necessary on how to improve health knowledge in the long term.