Study of Drug Compliance and Its Influencing Factors in Schizophrenic Patients
Journal Title: International Journal of Research and Review - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 11
Abstract
The aim was to study drug compliance & to identify factors influencing with compliance in schizophrenic patients. 70 subjects (consecutive sampling) meeting the inclusion criteria were included and details were collected in the Structured Socio demographic Proforma. The MARS scale was administered first followed by ROMI and PANSS scales. Risk factors affecting compliance were analysed using Chi-square (χ2) test. Independent t-test was performed to assess severity of illness by comparing MARS scores & ROMI scores with the PANSS scores. The results of the study showed that 56% were compliant & 44% were noncompliant. Majorities were belonged to the female gender & the compliance rate was higher among the females (54%). The level of significance was taken at p<0.05. Substance abuse was a strong predictor of non-compliance. Statistically, significant association was found between substance abuse and compliance (p<0.05). Highly statistical significant association was found in both Reasons for compliance (p<0.0001) & noncompliance questions (p<0.05) under ROMI scale. There was a statistically significant association between drug compliance and its influencing factors. Clinicians should maintain a positive relationship with patients to counsel them about drug compliance & to reduce the burden and chronicity of schizophrenia.
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Keerthi Chandana Veera
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