Medication adherence in stroke patients in Brunei Darussalam Public Hospital: the cross‐sectional study associated with chronic diseases, life style and potential barriers

Objectives Medication nonadherence is a growing concern globally, and little is known about the adherence of stroke patients. To know the proportion of adherence and nonadherent stroke patients to their medication. To identify factors associated with adherence and nonadherence in stroke patients. Me...

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Published in:Journal of pharmaceutical health services research 2020-06, Vol.11 (2), p.127-132
Main Authors: Han, Yeng Kwong, Rajabalaya, Rajan, Binti Pg Hj Mohammad Yassin, Dk Hajah Norazieda, David, Sheba R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
adherence
adverse drug reactions
Cross-sectional studies
dispensing
Patient compliance
Prescription drugs
prescriptions
Side effects
Stroke
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Summary:Objectives Medication nonadherence is a growing concern globally, and little is known about the adherence of stroke patients. To know the proportion of adherence and nonadherent stroke patients to their medication. To identify factors associated with adherence and nonadherence in stroke patients. Methods A cross‐sectional study for the 76 eligible stroke patient ≥18 years old recruited from outpatient stroke clinic from Brunei Neuroscience Stroke and Stroke Rehabilitation Centre (BNSRC). Medication adherence was measured by self‐administered scoring. Fisher's exact test was applied to identify associated factors with adherence and nonadherence. Key findings 10.5% of the participants was not adherent to their medication in a self‐reported questionnaire. With the use of Fisher's exact test, adherence is associated with exercise (P = 0.034), knowledge on hypertensive medications (P 
ISSN:1759-8885
1759-8893
DOI:10.1111/jphs.12335