The Impact of Socioeconomic Status as Determinants of Adherence to Chronic Treatments at Thi-Qar Governorate: Socioeconomic Status and Adherence to Chronic Treatments

Abstract

Poor adherence to medication regimens highly linked to socioeconomic status. Non-adherence adversely impacts the efficacy, safety, and costs of treatments. Controlling socio-economics factors may improve patient’s adherence at all. This study conducted to understand the influence of socioeconomics factor as the main determinates of patient adherence to treatment.   The participants were recruited from private pharmacies in Thi-Qar governorate. The survey used for data gathering included their sociodemographic characteristics, patient’s diseases and medications and questions about the distribution of patients according to their attitude toward health services and medications availability. 356 adult individuals (49.7% male and 50.3% female) were recruited to include in study. The majority of participants were stable in their economic situation in general (65%). Multivariable analysis showed that the monthly income and difficult paying for your medications due to insufficient monthly income? are highly linked or effect on the current economic situation of participants (p = 0.000), while age, gender, and occupation were not. Economic status strongly affects medication adherence. Despite prescription refill and adherence issues, most individuals are stable economically. Current research shows that many people lack health insurance, which affects medication adherence. To promote adherence, consider socioeconomic factors. Education and follow-up should be better tailored to low-income people.