Association between Medication Awareness and Medication Adherence among Psychiatric Outpatients
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https://doi.org/10.55737/rl.2025.44139Keywords:
Medication Awareness, Medication Adherence, Psychiatric Outpatients, Social SupportAbstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between medication awareness and medication adherence among psychiatric outpatients and to evaluate the influence of key sociodemographic factors on adherence. A total of 180 participants were assessed using structured measures of awareness, adherence, and demographic characteristics. The results revealed a significant and positive correlation between medication awareness and adherence (r = 0.62, p < .001), indicating that higher awareness is associated with improved adherence behaviors. This finding supports the first hypothesis (H1) and leads to the rejection of the second hypothesis (H2), which proposed no significant association. Education level, employment status, and family support were found to be significantly related to adherence, with higher adherence observed among participants with higher education, those who were employed, and those reporting greater family support. Gender, however, showed no significant association with adherence. This study explores the role of awareness and the influence of social and demographic factors in shaping medication adherence among psychiatric patients. These findings emphasize the need for targeted psychoeducation, enhanced social support, and individualized interventions to improve adherence and optimize mental health outcomes.
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