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Online Published: 28 Sep 2024
 


Factors contributing in non-adherence to inhaler therapy among patients with obstructive airway diseases in a tertiary care setting

Shiv Kumar Verma, Abhishek Chandra, Manisha Das Gupta, Manoj Kumar Pandey.


Abstract
Medication adherence is crucial for managing respiratory conditions effectively. This study aimed to explore the multifaceted factors influencing medication adherence among patients with respiratory illnesses. A comprehensive analysis was conducted, focusing on patient demographics, characteristics, clinical factors, beliefs about medications, and reasons for irregular medication use. A cross-sectional design assessed medication adherence and beliefs in COPD patients through questionnaires. The study identified a middle-aged population (average age: 48.5 years) with high smoking prevalence, aligning with established COPD risk factors. Medication adherence scores indicated moderate levels (average ARMS score: 62.7), but with significant individual variation. Financial burden emerged as the primary barrier, with nearly 28% of participants reporting cost-related non-adherence, particularly impacting lower socioeconomic status (SES) patients. Social stigma regarding respiratory illness, a novel factor, influenced adherence, especially in urban areas (19.8% reported experiencing stigma). The study found a positive correlation between positive medication beliefs and adherence, highlighting the importance of fostering trust in treatment effectiveness. Additionally, a confirmed COPD diagnosis and specific inhaler devices (DPI, PMDI with spacer) were linked to improved adherence. This study identified significant factors impacting medication adherence in COPD, including financial constraints, social stigma, medication beliefs, and inhaler device type.

Key words: Barriers, COPD, Inhaler devices, Medication adherence, Social stigma, Socioeconomic status


 
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Verma SK, Chandra A, Gupta MD, Pandey MK. Factors contributing in non-adherence to inhaler therapy among patients with obstructive airway diseases in a tertiary care setting. J Med Allied Sci. 2024; 14(1): 23-31. doi:10.5455/jmas.203694

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Verma SK, Chandra A, Gupta MD, Pandey MK. Factors contributing in non-adherence to inhaler therapy among patients with obstructive airway diseases in a tertiary care setting. https://jmas.in/?mno=203694 [Access: September 28, 2024]. doi:10.5455/jmas.203694

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Verma SK, Chandra A, Gupta MD, Pandey MK. Factors contributing in non-adherence to inhaler therapy among patients with obstructive airway diseases in a tertiary care setting. J Med Allied Sci. 2024; 14(1): 23-31. doi:10.5455/jmas.203694


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Verma SK, Chandra A, Gupta MD, Pandey MK. Factors contributing in non-adherence to inhaler therapy among patients with obstructive airway diseases in a tertiary care setting. J Med Allied Sci. (2024), [cited September 28, 2024]; 14(1): 23-31. doi:10.5455/jmas.203694


Harvard Style

Verma, S. K., Chandra, . A., Gupta, . M. D. & Pandey, . M. K. (2024) Factors contributing in non-adherence to inhaler therapy among patients with obstructive airway diseases in a tertiary care setting. J Med Allied Sci, 14 (1), 23-31. doi:10.5455/jmas.203694


Turabian Style

Verma, Shiv Kumar, Abhishek Chandra, Manisha Das Gupta, and Manoj Kumar Pandey. 2024. Factors contributing in non-adherence to inhaler therapy among patients with obstructive airway diseases in a tertiary care setting. Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences, 14 (1), 23-31. doi:10.5455/jmas.203694


Chicago Style

Verma, Shiv Kumar, Abhishek Chandra, Manisha Das Gupta, and Manoj Kumar Pandey. "Factors contributing in non-adherence to inhaler therapy among patients with obstructive airway diseases in a tertiary care setting." Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences 14 (2024), 23-31. doi:10.5455/jmas.203694


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Verma, Shiv Kumar, Abhishek Chandra, Manisha Das Gupta, and Manoj Kumar Pandey. "Factors contributing in non-adherence to inhaler therapy among patients with obstructive airway diseases in a tertiary care setting." Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences 14.1 (2024), 23-31. Print. doi:10.5455/jmas.203694


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Verma, S. K., Chandra, . A., Gupta, . M. D. & Pandey, . M. K. (2024) Factors contributing in non-adherence to inhaler therapy among patients with obstructive airway diseases in a tertiary care setting. Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences, 14 (1), 23-31. doi:10.5455/jmas.203694


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