Level of medication non-adherence among ambulatory patients with dyslipidemia and comorbid illness in Northwest Ethiopia: a multicenter cross-sectional study
Multicenter cross-sectional study reveals high medication non-adherence rates in patients with dyslipidemia and diabetes, suggesting critical interventions needed.
Key Points
290 out of 398 patients (72.9%) exhibited medication non-adherence to antilipidemic therapy.
Female gender, unmarried status, smoking, comorbidities, and polypharmacy were key factors associated with non-adherence.
This multicenter cross-sectional study analyzed socio-demographic and clinical factors affecting medication adherence.
These findings highlight the urgent need for targeted strategies to improve medication adherence and lipid control.