Systematic review highlights a 56.3% non-adherence rate in diabetic patients, indicating illiteracy and poverty as key factors.
Key Points
The overall pooled prevalence of non-adherence to anti-diabetic medications is 56.3%, raising serious concerns for diabetes management.
Subgroup analysis revealed that non-adherence rates were 60.2% in rural areas, compared to 53.7% in urban settings, signaling a geographical disparity.
The relative risk of non-adherence among illiterate individuals is 1.373, emphasizing the significant impact of education on medication adherence.
Key factors against adherence include illiteracy, poverty, lack of health facilities, forgetfulness, medication costs, and the number of medications.