Examining the relationship between depression and medication adherence among elderlies suffering from cardiovascular disease referring to the clinics affiliated with Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences: A cross‐sectional study
Mina Brimavandi,
Parvin Abbasi,
Behnam Khaledi‐Paveh
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundIn recent years, around 30% of all mortalities worldwide has been related to cardiovascular disease (CVD). The most important predictor solution of cardiovascular events is enhancing medication adherence. Meanwhile, the main reason behind development of physical disorders among the elderly is depression. In this regard, the present research was performed to determine the relationship between depression and medication adherence among the elderly suffering from CVD.MethodsA cross‐sectional study was do… Show more
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