Prevalence of treatment adherence in type 2 diabetic outpatients and its associated factors at Tra Vinh General Hospital in 2020

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the prevalence of treatment adherence and describe associated factors among outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. From February to May 2020, a total of 385 type 2 diabetic outpatients at Tra Vinh General Hospital were interviewed using a structured questionnaire on several aspects of treatment adherence. Adherence was 86.5% for medication use, 69.1% for physical activity, 49.6% for diet, and 3.4% for glycaemic control. Factors associated with treatment adherence included age groups, ethnic groups, education, accommodation, income, and comorbidities. Glycaemic control adherence was significantly associated with kidney disease (PR:5.39; 95% CI: 1.66 – 17.53). As the percentages of treatment adherence are relatively low, there is a need to improve guidance and support strategies for type 2 diabetic patients to increase treatment adherence.