NSU Research Contributions
Title : Prevalence and factors associated with medication adherence among diabetes patients in rural sub-district health facilities in Bangladesh
Authors : Imran Hossain Monju, Tanvir Ahmed, Moaz Abrar, Md Ahashan Habib, Fahmida Faiza, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, and Mohammad Rashidul Hashan
| Journal Article Title: Discover Public Health | Volume Number: 22 | Publication Year : 2025 |
| Index: indexed | Ranking: No Ranking | Publisher Name: Springer Nature |
| Pages : 13 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being SDG10 Reduced Inequality |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG1 No Poverty SDG17 Partnership for the Goals |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Achieve universal health coverage Support R&D and universal access to medicines/vaccines Equal rights to economic resources and services |
| Impact statement: This study reveals that while 40.4% of diabetic patients in rural Bangladesh exhibit high medication adherence, nearly one-third (33.2%) still face low adherence due to financial barriers, forgetfulness, and drug unavailability. By identifying that regular exercise, frequent clinic visits, and controlled glucose levels are the strongest predictors of adherence, the research provides a critical evidence base for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to strengthen its network of sub-district NCD corners and implement targeted counseling to improve long-term outcomes for rural patients. | Collaboration: Government | Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, Medication adherence, Non-communicable diseases, Prevalence, Factors |
