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The Effect of Hypertension, Diabetes, and Hyperlipidemia on Medication Intake and Adherence: Analysis from Korean

Jongho Park1, Yeaeun Kim2

  • 1Department of Public Health Administration, Gwangju University, Gwangju, South Korea.

Iranian Journal of Public Health
|April 24, 2023
PubMed

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Medication adherence varies among Koreans with hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. Patients with hypertension and diabetes were more likely to take medication as prescribed compared to those with hyperlipidemia.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research
  • Chronic Disease Management

Background:

  • Hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia are prevalent chronic conditions in South Korea.
  • Medication management is crucial for controlling these diseases and preventing multimorbidity.
  • Understanding medication intake and adherence is vital for effective disease management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of chronic diseases on medication intake and adherence in the Korean population.
  • To identify factors influencing medication adherence among patients with hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from 5,529 participants in the Korea Health Panel Survey (2014-2017).
  • Analyzed medication intake and adherence as dependent variables.
  • Employed chi-square tests and multiple logistic regression to assess the influence of chronic disease type and socioeconomic status.

Main Results:

  • Medication intake and adherence rates differed significantly across hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia.
  • Hyperlipidemia patients showed lower adherence compared to hypertension and diabetes patients.
  • Factors like female gender, older age, and medical aid status were associated with increased medication intake, while marriage, lower education, and income correlated with higher adherence.

Conclusions:

  • The type of chronic disease significantly influences medication adherence.
  • Public health programs should consider disease-specific strategies to improve medication adherence.
  • Targeted interventions for each chronic condition can enhance management and prevent complications.
Abstract

Keywords:
Chronic diseaseDiabetes mellitusHyperlipidemiaHypertensionMedication adherence

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