Why the study?
Do psychological and cognitive factors predict adherence to cholesterol-lowering treatment?
Population
Participants prescribed a medication regime for lowering serum cholesterol
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
24 weeks
Authors
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Psychological factors warrant consideration in adherence support; leaves open whether targeting conscientiousness or cognition improves statin persistence.
Do psychological and cognitive factors predict adherence to cholesterol-lowering treatment?
Trait psychological and cognitive factors, particularly conscientiousness and IQ, are significant predictors of adherence to cholesterol-lowering medications.
Stilley et al. (2004) studied this question.
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