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Medicine, General & Internal
Gye-Gyoung Kim, Sung-Hee Yoo, Man-Seok Park, Hyun-Young Park, Jae-Kwan Cha
Summary: This study aimed to identify factors influencing medication beliefs in stroke survivors. The results showed that type D personality, state anxiety, and knowledge about medication are major mediating factors for improving medication beliefs. These results may help healthcare professionals develop strategies to enhance medication adherence by improving patients' medication beliefs.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Renee El-Krab, Seth C. Kalichman
Summary: Alcohol-ART interactive toxicity beliefs are prevalent among individuals receiving ART, and are directly associated with ART nonadherence and incomplete HIV suppression. Family, friends, and healthcare providers are common sources and reinforcers of AA-ITB.
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Behavioral Sciences
Nuray Dayapoglu, Gulcan Bahcecioglu Turan, Zulfunaz Ozer
Summary: The study revealed that patients with epilepsy have low medication adherence and concerns about the harms and side effects of the medicines they are using. They hold negative perceptions of the purpose of medicines, high beliefs about the harms of medicines, and low beliefs about their personal treatment needs. The patients generally have negative beliefs about medicines, which negatively affect their medication adherence.
EPILEPSY & BEHAVIOR
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Qianqian Fan, Kinjal Doshi, Kaavya Narasimhalu, G. Shankari, Pei Shieen Wong, Il Fan Tan, Szu Chyi Ng, Si Ying Goh, Fung Peng Woon, Deidre Anne De Silva
Summary: This study examined the relationship between medication adherence, trust in physician, and beliefs about medication among stroke survivors. The findings revealed that beliefs about medication played a mediating role between trust in physician and medication adherence. Additionally, the income level of stroke survivors moderated the relationship between trust in physician and medication adherence.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2022)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Pelin Basim, Derya Argun, Yasar Ozdenkaya
Summary: The study found that socioeconomic status and education levels were significantly related to medication adherence in differentiated thyroid cancer survivors. Factors such as anxiety and depression levels, illness perception, and beliefs about medicines were also associated with medication adherence.
HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gabriel Chamie, Judith A. Hahn, Allen Kekibiina, Nneka Emenyonu, Brian Beesiga, Kara Marson, Robin Fatch, Sara Lodi, Julian Adong, Harsha Thirumurthy, Michael G. McDonell, Monica Gandhi, Kendall Bryant, Diane Havlir, Moses R. Kamya, Winnie R. Muyindike
Summary: A randomized controlled trial conducted in Uganda showed that escalating financial incentives based on recent negative alcohol biomarker testing led to significantly lower alcohol use, while incentives for recent isoniazid adherence did not change adherence.
LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Alexandra K. Lee, Sei J. Lee, Sascha Dublin
Summary: This editorial provides commentary on the article titled " ".
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Lihle Mgweba-Bewana, Jennifer M. Belus, Jonathan Ipser, Jessica F. Magidson, John A. Joska
Summary: The study explores the impact of hazardous alcohol use on psychotropic medication adherence in women with severe mental illness in South Africa. Findings indicate a significant association between hazardous alcohol use and medication non-adherence, highlighting the importance of addressing alcohol use in psychiatric care for women with SMI.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Roland te Paske, Marcia Vervloet, Annemiek J. Linn, Anne E. M. Brabers, Job F. M. van Boven, Liset van Dijk
Summary: Trust in healthcare and medication, as well as beliefs about medication, are important factors influencing medication adherence. Healthcare providers should focus on both patients' medication beliefs and strengthening their trust in medication to improve medication adherence.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Beau A. C. de Korte, Nori J. L. Smeets, Angela Colbers, Bart J. F. van den Bemt, Marleen M. H. J. van Gelder
Summary: This study investigated adherence to prescribed medication among pregnant women and found that actual use was high, but many women did not follow the recommended treatment regimen, which may impact maternal and child health.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Seth C. Kalichman, Harold Katner, Ellen Banas, Marnie Hill, Moira O. Kalichman
Summary: The co-occurrence of alcohol use and depressive symptoms predicts poor HIV treatment outcomes.
BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emily C. Williams, Kathleen A. McGinnis, Anna D. Rubinsky, Theresa E. Matson, Jennifer F. Bobb, Gwen T. Lapham, E. Jennifer Edelman, Derek D. Satre, Sheryl L. Catz, Julie E. Richards, Kendall J. Bryant, Brandon D. L. Marshall, Kevin L. Kraemer, Stephen Crystal, Adam J. Gordon, Melissa Skanderson, David A. Fiellin, Amy C. Justice, Katharine A. Bradley
Summary: Alcohol use has been found to increase non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy among persons living with HIV, with dynamic changes in alcohol use significantly impacting medication adherence. Both increases and decreases in AUDIT-C scores were associated with greater decreases in adherence. Those with dynamic alcohol use, potentially indicating alcohol use disorder, should be considered for adherence interventions.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Taylor Fleming, Alexandra B. Collins, Geoff Bardwell, Al Fowler, Jade Boyd, M. J. Milloy, Will Small, Ryan McNeil
Summary: This study examines the impact of dispensing models on ART adherence among PLHIV who use drugs living in low-income housing, highlighting the role of structural vulnerabilities. Models that accounted for structural vulnerabilities were credited for supporting treatment adherence, but factors constraining agency also negatively affected adherence and quality of life. Integrating ART into established routines and considering the impacts of dispensing models on agency are crucial for optimal adherence in this population.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alexandra L. Rose, Jennifer M. Belus, Tianzhou Ma, Jasper S. Lee, Christine Wan, Andres De los Reyes, John A. Joska, Lena S. Andersen, Bronwyn Myers, Jessica F. Magidson
Summary: Harmful alcohol consumption negatively affects adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among HIV patients. This study found that ART adherence was worse on weekends/holidays, and next-day adherence was significantly worse among men and in the context of weekend alcohol use. These findings emphasize the importance of tailoring intervention strategies to support ART adherence during weekend drinking and for men engaged in heavy episodic drinking.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Anna-Marika Bauer, Mackenzie Hosie Quinn, Su Fen Lubitz, Alex Flitter, Rebecca L. Ashare, Frank T. Leone, Robert Gross, Brian Hitsman, Robert Schnoll
Summary: In a randomized controlled trial of varenicline for smoking among PLWHA, adherence to treatment and rate of nicotine metabolism were found to be associated with smoking cessation rates. Higher adherence and faster nicotine metabolism were related to higher quit rates, especially among adherent and fast metabolizers. Increasing adherence to varenicline and providing it to fast nicotine metabolizers may increase quit rates for PLWHA.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2021)