Loai Abu Shahrour
Nursing Department, Higher Colleges of Technology, Ras Al Khaimah, UAEPublications
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Research Article
Adherence to Antidepressants Medication Among Patients with Depression in Oman: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s): Khloud Al Dameery, Mohammad Qutishat, Rasha Abu-Baker, Omar Al Omari*, Fadwa Alhalaiqa, Mohammed ALBashtawy, Abdullah Alkhawaldeh, Sulaiman Al Sabei and Loai Abu Shahrour
Aim: Poor adherence to medication can be a major barrier to the successful management of depression. This study aimed to explore the level of medication adherence among patients with depression in Oman. Design: This cross-sectional study enrolled 206 participants with depression who completed the Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) and a demographics sheet. Results: The average adherence score was 5.8 (SD=1.7, Mdn=6). Patients who lived with their families had significantly higher adherence levels to medication (mean (m) =6.76; SD=2.11) compared with their counterparts who lived alone (m=5.75, SD=1.63). Patients who did not have a chronic illness had significantly better adherence to medication (m=6.04; SD=1.63) compared with participants without chronic illnesses. Conclusion: Low me.. Read More»
DOI: 10.3371/CSRP.17. S1.100139