Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of common metabolic disorders that share the phenotype of hyperglycemia. The present study was conducted to determine prevalence and associated factors among patients with nonadherence to diabetic medication. Materials & Methods: The present community based study was conducted on 256 patients of type II diabetes mellitus of both genders. Place of treatment, satisfaction, cost of treatment, type of treatment, satisfaction with treatment and perceived knowledge about diabetes, complications, and effects of missing doses were also recorded. Medication adherence was measured using Morisky Medication Adherence Scale. Results: Out of 256 patients, males were 176 and females were 80. There was high significant difference in non- adherence to diabetic medication (P< 0.05). Reason for poor adherence were poor knowledge about disease in 45, myths in 126, distance from medical facility in 38, cost of treatment in 70, lack of satisfaction in 60 and forget to take medication in 84. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Reason for poor adherence was poor knowledge about disease, myths, distance from medical facility, cost of treatment, lack of satisfaction and forget to take medication.