Advances in Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety

Ahmed M

Publications

• Research Article
  Non Adherence and Contributing Factors among Ambulatory Patients with Anti Diabetic Medications in Adama Referral Hospital
  Author(s): Gelaw BK, Mohammed A, Tegegne GT, Defersha AD, Fromsa M , Tadesse E, Thrumurgan G and Ahmed M Gelaw BK, Mohammed A, Tegegne GT, Defersha AD, Fromsa M , Tadesse E, Thrumurgan G and Ahmed M
  
  Background: The term diabetes mellitus describes metabolic disorders of multiple etiologies characterized by hyperglycemia with disturbances of carbohydrates, fat and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. Anti-diabetic medications are integral for glycemic control in diabetes. Non adherence to drugs can alter blood glucose levels, resulting in complications. The objective of this study was to determine the magnitude of non-adherence and its contributing factors among diabetic patients attending the diabetic clinic in Adama hospital. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among patients with diabetes mellitus attending the diabetes mellitus clinic of Adama referral hospital. Every other patient was selected and data regarding their medication adherence was collected using a structured .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1052.1000169

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