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Schizophrenia and medication adherence: Associated factors.
1Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg (UKGM).
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
|May 11, 2024
Summary
Poor medication adherence affects over half of individuals with schizophrenia. Factors like attitudes towards medication and stigma complicate adherence, necessitating personalized treatment plans for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Mental Health Research
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Schizophrenia requires ongoing antipsychotic medication for symptom management.
- Medication adherence is crucial for improving schizophrenia symptoms, reducing relapses, and achieving treatment goals.
- Adherence challenges in schizophrenia range from 26.5% to 85.1%.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors associated with medication adherence in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive correlational research design was employed.
- 162 participants diagnosed with schizophrenia were included in the study (February-June 2021).
- Regression analysis (enter and stepwise models) was used to determine associated factors.
Main Results:
- Over half (52%) of participants with schizophrenia exhibited poor medication adherence.
- Factors complicating adherence included medication attitudes, internalized stigma, appointment attendance, belief in recovery, and adherence to prescription instructions (p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Medication adherence in schizophrenia is multifactorial.
- Mental health professionals should consider identified factors when developing personalized treatment plans.
- Personalized approaches are recommended to enhance medication adherence in schizophrenia treatment.
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