Key result
Among chronic heart failure patients, good self-care behavior was significantly associated with higher medication adherence (AOR 3.5; 95% CI 2.044-5.96).
Why the study?
The study aimed to identify medication adherence and associated factors among chronic heart failure clients on follow-up in the Oromia region of West Ethiopia.
What are the factors associated with medication adherence among chronic heart failure patients in West Ethiopia?
Population
424 chronic heart failure patients in medical wards or chronic follow-up across three hospitals in West Ethiopia
Design
Institutional-based cross-sectional study
Authors
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Self-care assessment may aid adherence monitoring in chronic HF; leaves open causality and need for interventional trials.
Cross-Sectional (n=424)
Yes
What are the factors associated with medication adherence among chronic heart failure patients in West Ethiopia?
Odds Ratio: 3.5 (95% CI 2.044–5.96)
Good self-care behaviors, including dietary and fluid restrictions, are strongly associated with better medication adherence in chronic heart failure patients in West Ethiopia.
Fetensa et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Chronic heart failure (n=424). Good self-care behavior vs. Poor self-care behavior was evaluated on Medication adherence (AOR 3.5, 95% CI 2.044-5.96). Among chronic heart failure patients, good self-care behavior was significantly associated with higher medication adherence (AOR 3.5; 95% CI 2.044-5.96).
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