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ADHERENCE TO ORAL HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENTS IN TYPE 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN NIGERIA
Ogbonna Brian O.*, Ogbonna Chigozie A., Ejim Chukwuka E, Uzodinma Samuel U., Soni Jeffrey S. and Oparah Azuka C
ABSTRACT
Background: Diabetes is one of the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in adults globally today. Type 2 diabetes is a disease associated with huge economic burden. Medication non-adherence is a major cause of complications leading to morbidity and mortality among this population. In diabetics, strict adherence to medications is required and failures ultimately lead to life-threatening complications. Objective: This study assessed adherence to anti-diabetic medications in Type 2 diabetic ambulatory patients in a tertiary health care facility in Nigeria and outlined the causes of non-adherence to oral hypoglycemic agents. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted. Structured questionnaires were administered to Type-2 diabetic patients who presented at the diabetic clinic. Data were Keywords: Key words: Adherence, non-adherence, Type 2 diabetes, complications, glycemic control, Nigeria. [Download Article] [Download Certifiate] |