Factors Affecting the Non-Adherence to Inhalational Medication in Bronchial Asthma: A Cross Sectional Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Abstract

Introduction: Modern management of bronchial asthma requires prolonged medications to prevent symptoms and airflow limitations. An important issue in proper management of bronchial asthma is adherence to treatment.
 Objective: To see the non-adherence rate to inhalational medication in bronchial asthma patient as well as to see the factors responsible for non-adherence. Materials and Method: It was a cross sectional study conducted from 1st September 2017 to 31st March 2018 in Medicine unit of Sir Salimullah Medical College and Hospital (SSMCH).
 Result: Among the 136 respondents 70% were male and 30% were female. Non adherent rate was 93.7% for male and 100% for female. High cost of medicine, poor counseling, lack of family support, lack of immediate efficacy, forgetfulness, knowledge on how to use device are the main factors for non-adherence.
 Conclusion: The rate of non-adherence is very high amongst the participants. Therefore promoting optimal medication adherences through education, proper counseling is essential to optimize the benefits of treatment
 J MEDICINE JAN 2020; 21 (1) : 41-45

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“…Medication management involves self-adjustment of medication to respond to acute symptoms and changes in peak expiratory force. No doubt, adherence to treatment is essential to optimize the benefits of therapy (Sarker et al, 2020 ).…”