Cross-sectional analysis reveals that medication beliefs impact adherence in adults with chronic conditions, suggesting tailored interventions.
Key Points
Medication adherence rates vary globally, with the highest adherence found in Oceania and the lowest in Africa.
Structural equation modeling shows that medication beliefs significantly mediate the influence of health literacy and illness perceptions on adherence.
Data from 4872 adults across 18 countries was analyzed, revealing significant effects of healthcare relationships and health literacy on adherence outcomes.
Understanding psychosocial factors highlights the need for culturally tailored interventions to improve medication adherence outcomes.