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- Title
Prevalence and associated factors of non-adherence to antihyperlipidemic medication: a nationwide cross sectional survey in Pakistan.
- Authors
Arshed, Muhammad; Umer, Muhammad Farooq; Kiran, Mehwish; Akhter, Abdul Majeed; Gillani, Ali Hassan; Qamer, Shafqat; Kawish, Ayesha Babar; Zofeen, Shumaila; Farid, Awais; Khan, Muhammad Naseem
- Abstract
Hyperlipidemia significantly contributes to the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. However, about half of the patients do not adhere to their antihyperlipidemic medications, leading to healthcare costs and premature mortality. This study's objective was to determine the prevalence and associated factors of non-adherence to antihyperlipidemic medications. The study covered hypertensive patients (21,451) aged 21–75 years, presenting to the primary and secondary healthcare facilities across Pakistan (covering 21 divisions) from January 2022 to April 2023. The outcome intended was non-adherence to antihyperlipidemic medication, which was assessed by SEAMS and pill-counting methods (non-adherence < 80%). The study found overall non-adherence to antihyperlipidemic medication of 60.6% across Pakistan, with the highest non-adherence rates found in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (71.9%) and the lowest in Islamabad (47.7%). Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that female, no health card (Sehat Sahulat Program government insurance), < 5 years of illness, < 5 daily medications, and dose frequency of twice daily revealed a positively significant association with non-adherence. While monthly income 51,000–100,000, graduation level of education, Muhajir, and hyperlipidemia with one comorbid condition had a significant negative association with the non-adherence. Antihyperlipidemic non-adherence is a multifaceted, multifactorial, profound problem requiring a multipronged approach.
- Subjects
PAKISTAN; ISLAMABAD (Pakistan); PATIENT compliance; LOGISTIC regression analysis; EARLY death; HEALTH facilities; GOVERNMENT insurance; DRUGS
- Publication
Scientific Reports, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
2045-2322
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/s41598-024-71120-z