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Factors Affecting Non-Adherence among Patients Diagnosed with Unipolar Depression in a Psychiatric Department of a Tertiary Hospital in Kolkata, India
Joint Authors
Banerjee, Sohini
Varma, Ravi Prasad
Source
Depression Research and Treatment
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Non-adherence to depression treatment is a common clinical problem globally.
However, limited research is available from India.
This cross-sectional study aimed to assess non-adherence to prescribed treatment among patients with unipolar depression at a psychiatric out-patient department (OPD) of a tertiary hospital in Kolkata, India.
The Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS) was used and a questionnaire designed by the Principal Investigator (PI) was administered.
A total of 239 patients with unipolar depression were interviewed of whom 66.9% (160) were non-adherent and 33.1% (79) were adherent to treatment.
The difference was significant (Fisher’s Exact <0.000).
Women were nearly three times at a higher risk of being non-adherent compared to men (OR 2.7; 95% CI 1.0–7.1).
The non-adherent group compared to the adherent group was significantly more likely to consume extra medicines than the recommended amount (OR 2.8; 95% CI 1.1–7.3) and had lower internal locus of control (LOC) (OR 4.5; 95% CI 2.4–8.3).
Adherence to prescribed treatment in an out-patient clinical setting was a problem among patients with unipolar depression.
Suitable interventions on individuals with the above mentioned attributes are required in India and in similar settings where non-adherence to depression therapy is an important public health problem.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Banerjee, Sohini& Varma, Ravi Prasad. 2013. Factors Affecting Non-Adherence among Patients Diagnosed with Unipolar Depression in a Psychiatric Department of a Tertiary Hospital in Kolkata, India. Depression Research and Treatment،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499838
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Banerjee, Sohini& Varma, Ravi Prasad. Factors Affecting Non-Adherence among Patients Diagnosed with Unipolar Depression in a Psychiatric Department of a Tertiary Hospital in Kolkata, India. Depression Research and Treatment No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499838
American Medical Association (AMA)
Banerjee, Sohini& Varma, Ravi Prasad. Factors Affecting Non-Adherence among Patients Diagnosed with Unipolar Depression in a Psychiatric Department of a Tertiary Hospital in Kolkata, India. Depression Research and Treatment. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499838
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-499838