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ArticleJournal of cardiovascular development and disease2022

Medication Adherence and Belief about Medication among Vietnamese Patients with Chronic Cardiovascular Diseases within the Context of Implementing Measures to Prevent COVID-19.

Nguyet Kim Nguyen, Han Gia Diep, Hung Huynh Vinh Ly, Ngoc Le Minh Nguyen, Katja Taxis, Suol Thanh Pham, Trang Huynh Vo, Thang Nguyen

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Article in Journal of cardiovascular development and disease, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Nguyet Kim NguyenDepartment of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho City 900000, Vietnam.
Han Gia DiepDepartment of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho City 900000, Vietnam.
Hung Huynh Vinh LyFaculty of Medicine, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho City 900000, Vietnam.
Ngoc Le Minh NguyenDepartment of Traditional Medicine, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho City 900000, Vietnam.
Katja TaxisGroningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, University of Groningen, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-8539-2004
Suol Thanh PhamDepartment of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho City 900000, Vietnam.
Trang Huynh VoFaculty of Medicine, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho City 900000, Vietnam.
Thang NguyenDepartment of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho City 900000, Vietnam.ORCID 0000-0001-7799-4523
Can Tho University · VNUniversity of Groningen · NL

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Abstract

backgroundLong-term adherence is crucial for optimal treatment outcomes in chronic cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), especially throughout the COVID-19 wide-spreading periods, making patients with chronic CVDs vulnerable subjects.

aimTo investigate the relationship between the characteristics, beliefs about prescribed medication, COVID-19 prevention measures, and medication adherence among patients with chronic CVDs.

methodsThis is a cross-sectional study of outpatients with chronic CVDs in Southern Vietnam. The specific parts regarding the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaires (BMQ-Specific) and the General Medication Adherence Scale (GMAS) were applied to assess the beliefs about and adherence to medication. The implementation measures to prevent COVID-19 in patients were evaluated according to the 5K message (facemask, disinfection, distance, no gathering, and health declaration) of the Vietnam Ministry of Health. A multivariable logistic regression with the Backward elimination (Wald) method was used to identify the associated factors of medication adherence.

resultsA slightly higher score in BMQ-Necessity compared to BMQ-Concerns was observed. A total of 40.7% of patients were recorded as having not adhered to their medications. Patients' behavior was most frequently self-reported by explaining their non-adherence (34.7%). Statistical associations were found between rural living place, unemployment status, no or only one measure(s) of COVID-19 prevention application, and medication adherence.

conclusionDuring the COVID-19 spreading stage, patients generally showed a positive belief about medication when they rated the importance of taking it higher than its side effects. The data analysis suggested that rather than patients' beliefs, the clinicians should consider the patient factors, including living place, employment, and the number of epidemic preventive measures applied for guiding the target patients for improving medication adherence.

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beliefs about medicationchronic cardiovascular diseasesCOVID-19medication adherenceVietnamese

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