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Compared with long-term renal replacement therapy, kidney transplantation is the ideal treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD), significantly extending patient life and improving quality of life. Kidney transplant patients need to adhere to lifelong immunosuppressive medication regimens, but their medication adherence is generally poor compared with other organ transplant recipients. Medication adherence is closely related to medication literacy and psychological status, yet related studies are limited. This study aims to investigate the current status of medication adherence, inner strength, and medication literacy in kidney transplant patients, analyze the relationships among these 3 factors, and explore the mediating role of inner strength in the relationship between medication literacy and medication adherence.
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