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Trial reportBMC geriatrics2025

Application of the information-motivation-behavioral skills model to improve medication adherence among older adults with type 2 diabetes: findings from a quasi-experimental study in Kermanshah, Iran.

Mehdi Mirzaei-Alavijeh, Saba Yarmoradi, Shima Khashij, Farzad Jalilian

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Mehdi Mirzaei-AlavijehSocial Development and Health Promotion Research Center, Health Policy and Promotion Research Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
Saba YarmoradiDepartment of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
Shima KhashijSocial Development and Health Promotion Research Center, Health Policy and Promotion Research Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
Farzad JalilianFamily Health and Population Growth Research Center, Health Policy and Promotion Research Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran. f_jalilian@yahoo.com.

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introductionMedication adherence is crucial for effective blood sugar control in diabetes patients. However, older adults face a higher risk of non-adherence. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a theory-based program designed to enhance medication adherence among older adults with type 2 diabetes.

methodsThis quasi-experimental study involved 100 elderly individuals with type 2 diabetes in Kermanshah, Iran, in 2024. Participants were randomly assigned to an intervention (50) or control group (50). The intervention group attended six 40-minute sessions over six weeks, based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) model. Data were collected via a questionnaire assessing demographics, IMB model components, and medication adherence. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16, employing chi-square tests and t-tests for comparisons, moreover, effect sizes were determined using Cohen's d.

resultsThe intervention group showed significant improvements, especially in "Information," with a very large effect size of 1.3 and an average change of 3.84 (p < 0.001). In contrast, the control group had minimal changes. Other components like "Attitude" and "Self-efficacy" also had large effect sizes (0.65 and 0.67). However, "Subjective Norms" showed a small effect size (0.11) with no significant changes. Additionally, the intervention group showed a significant improvement in medication adherence (effect size 1.15), increasing scores from 16.92 to 19.76, (p < 0.001) while the control group had minimal changes.

conclusionThe program based on the IMB model significantly improved medication adherence among elderly individuals with type 2 diabetes. We also identified the key theoretical methods of behavior change for each determinant of the IMB model and recommend utilizing them in the development of similar future interventions.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Hypoglycemic AgentsMedication AdherenceMotivationAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansInformation Motivation Behavioral Skills ModelIranMaleMiddle AgedHypoglycemic AgentsAgedDiabetes mellitusHealth educationMedication adherenceMotivation

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