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June 20, 2026BMC Primary CareOpen Access

Effect of a peer support group intervention on medication adherence, self- care practices, and diabetes knowledge among patients with diabetes in Northern Ethiopia: a randomized controlled trial

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HKHalefom KahsayBHBruck Messele HabteTFTeferi Gedif Fenta

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Randomized trial shows improved medication adherence and self-care in patients with diabetes, suggesting effective support model.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate the effect of a peer support group intervention on medication adherence, self-care practices, and diabetes knowledge among patients with diabetes.
  • Randomized controlled trial conducted on 97 adults with diabetes at Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital.
  • Participants were assigned to a peer-support intervention or control group and followed for six months.
  • Intervention included three structured sessions focusing on self-care, medication adherence, and diabetes knowledge.
  • Medication adherence increased by a net difference of +1.5 points on the MMAS-8 scale (p < 0.001).
  • Self-care practices improved by +1.3 days per week of recommended behaviors (p < 0.001).
  • Diabetes knowledge scores increased by +4.9 points for insulin users and +3.4 points for non-insulin users (p < 0.001).

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Kahsay et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362ebddb0793dc1a53651ehttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-026-03430-2
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