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June 20, 2026Discover Public HealthOpen Access

Medication adherence and associated factors among patients with multimorbidity in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

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MMMadhu Ritu Bhadra MedhaNorth South UniversityMIMohammad Azmain IktidarNorth South UniversityTCTonmoy ChowdhurySavitribai Phule Pune University

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Overview

Cross-sectional study identifies predictors of medication adherence in multimorbid patients, suggesting strategies for improvement.

Key Points

  • The aim is to assess factors linked to medication adherence among patients with multiple chronic diseases in Bangladesh.
  • Convenience sample of 379 individuals with two or more chronic diseases.
  • Data collected through interviews using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire.
  • Multivariable logistic regression model used to analyze factors associated with adherence.
  • 34.8% of participants showed poor medication adherence.
  • Male participants were less likely to adhere (AOR = 0.47; 95% CI: 0.26–0.85).
  • Poor understanding of medications, self-medication, and dependence on others significantly linked to poor adherence.

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Medha et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362f92db0793dc1a536f72https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-026-02044-4
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