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Yuying Qian1, Minli Liu2, Jian Sun2
1Department of Wuxi Medical College, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
Abstract:
This study explored the impact of stigma on medication adherence among rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients across different age groups. Researchers assessed 250 RA patients aged over 18 using the Stigma Scale for Chronic Illness (SSCI) and the 8-item Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8). Stratified linear regression analysis revealed significant differences in stigma levels across age groups (P<0.05), while no significant differences were found in medication adherence. Stigma significantly influenced adherence in the 18 ~ 44 and 45 ~ 59 age groups (P<0.05). These findings suggest that tailored interventions should address stigma-related barriers to improve adherence in younger RA patients.
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