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Abstract Objective: to evaluate the use of a renal health application by kidney transplant recipients. Method: a retrospective, observational study with a sample composed of individuals registered in the kidney transplant section of the application from July of 2018 to April of 2021. Demographic data, data entry, time of use, weight, blood pressure, blood glucose, creatinine, medication schedules, appointments, and tests were the variables collected. Descriptive analysis of the data was performed. Results: eight hundred and twenty-three downloads of the application were identified, and 12.3% of those were registered as kidney transplant recipients, the majority from southeastern Brazil (44.9%), 36±11 years old, and female (59.1%). Of the sample, 35.1% entered information such as creatinine (62%), weight (58.2%), and blood pressure (51.8%). Most used the application for one day (63.3%) and 13.9% for more than one hundred days. Those who used it for more than one day (36.7%) recorded weight (69%), medication intake (65.5%) and creatinine (62%), and scheduled appointments (69%). Conclusion: the kidney transplant recipient section of the Renal Health application generated interest in the young population, but showed low adherence throughout the assessed months. These results offer a relevant perspective on the implementation of mHealth technologies in kidney transplantation.
Resumo Objetivo: avaliar o uso do aplicativo Renal Health por transplantados renais. Método: estudo observacional retrospectivo com amostra composta por usuários que realizaram cadastro na seção para transplantados renais do aplicativo de julho de 2018 a abril de 2021. Foram coletadas as seguintes variáveis: dados demográficos, inserção de dados, tempo de uso, registros de peso, pressão arterial, glicemia, creatinina, horários das medicações, consultas e exames. Realizou-se análise descritiva dos dados. Resultados: houve 1.823 downloads do aplicativo e 12,3% cadastraram-se na seção para transplantados renais, a maioria do Sudeste do Brasil (44,9%), com 36±11 anos e do sexo feminino (59,1%). Da amostra, 35,1% inseriram informações como creatinina (62%), peso (58,2%) e pressão arterial (51,8%). A maioria utilizou o aplicativo por um dia (63,3%) e 13,9% por mais de cem dias. Os que utilizaram por mais de um dia (36,7%), inseriram peso (69%), agendaram consultas (69%), medicações (65,5%) e creatinina (62%). Conclusão: a seção para transplantados renais do aplicativo Renal Health despertou interesse na população jovem, mas apresentou baixa adesão ao longo dos meses avaliados. Esses resultados oferecem perspectiva relevante na implementação de tecnologias mHealth no transplante renal.
Resumen Objetivo: evaluar el uso de la aplicación Renal Health por parte de los receptores de trasplante renal. Método: estudio observacional retrospectivo con una muestra compuesta por usuarios que se registraron en la sección de trasplantados renales dentro de la aplicación desde julio de 2018 hasta abril de 2021. Se recolectaron las siguientes variables: datos demográficos, ingreso de datos, tiempo de uso, registros de peso, presión arterial, glucosa en sangre, creatinina, esquemas de medicación, consultas y exámenes. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo de los datos. Resultados: Ocurrieron 1.823 descargas de la aplicación y 12,3% se registró en la sección de trasplantados, la mayoría del sudeste de Brasil (44,9%), con edad de 36±11 años y del sexo femenino (59,1%). De la muestra, 35,1% ingresó información como: creatinina (62%), peso (58,2%) y presión arterial (51,8%). La mayoría utilizó la aplicación durante un día (63,3%) y el 13,9% más de cien días. Quienes lo usaron por más de un día (36,7%), agregaron peso (69%), programación de consultas (69%), medicación (65,5%) y creatinina (62%). Conclusión: la sección para trasplantados renales de la aplicación Renal Health despertó interés en la población joven, pero mostró baja adherencia en los meses evaluados. Estos resultados ofrecen una perspectiva relevante en la implementación de tecnologías mHealth en el trasplante renal.
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Humans , Patient Education as Topic , Kidney Transplantation/education , Kidney Transplantation/rehabilitation , Nephrology Nursing , Mobile ApplicationsABSTRACT
OBJETIVO: Avaliar a adesão medicamentosa em idosos que fazem o uso de polifarmácia no âmbito da Atenção Básica. MÉTODO: Estudo transversal de caráter quantitativo. A amostra foi constituída por 231 idosos. RESULTADOS: Dos 231 idosos que participaram do estudo 36,4% eram do sexo masculino e 63,6% do sexo feminino. A média de idade observada foi de 73,4 (± 8,7) anos. Houve uma diferença estatisticamente significativa entre as variáveis "sexo", "quantidade de medicamentos" e "possui cuidador". Ademais, observou-se a correlação estatística positiva entre a idade e a quantidade de medicamentos utilizada pelo idoso. A prevalência de polifarmácia identificada foi de 16,0%. A maior parte dos usuários de múltiplos fármacos apresentaram adesão ao tratamento (86,5%). CONCLUSÃO: Presume-se a necessidade de uma maior investigação da relação entre o cuidador e a quantidade medicamentos utilizados pelos idosos, além da capacitação profissional para o manejo da polifarmácia.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate drug adherence in elderly people who use polypharmacy in the context of primary care. METHOD: Cross-sectional study of quantitative character. The sample consisted of 231 elderly. RESULTS: Of the 231 elderly who participated in the study, 36.4% were male and 63.6% were female. The mean age observed was 73.4 (± 8.7) years. There was a statistically significant difference among the variables "sex", "quantity of drugs" and "has caregiver". In addition, a positive statistical correlation was observed between age and the amount of drugs used by the elderly. The prevalence of polypharmacy identified was 16.0%. Most users of multiple drugs showed adherence to treatment (86.5%). CONCLUSION: It is assumed the need for a greater investigation of the relationship between the caregiver and the amount of medicines used by the elderly, in addition to professional training for the management of polypharmacy.
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Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Primary Health Care , Health of the Elderly , Polypharmacy , Medication Adherence , Cross-Sectional Studies , Social Determinants of Health , Sociodemographic FactorsABSTRACT
Resumo Objetivo Investigar a adesão medicamentosa no Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 entre transplantados renais e não transplantados. Métodos Estudo comparativo entre pacientes assistidos no Centro de Diabetes (Grupo 1 sem transplante renal) e no Ambulatório de Pós-Transplante Renal do Hospital do Rim e da Hipertensão (Grupo 2 com transplante renal), ambos na cidade de São Paulo. A amostra foi composta por maiores de 18 anos, com diagnóstico de diabete tipo 2 prévio e em uso de medicamentos para o controle glicêmico. A coleta de dados ocorreu de outubro de 2017 a outubro de 2018. Aplicou-se aos participantes: formulário sócio clínico, instrumento de Medida de Adesão ao Tratamento Medicamentoso no Diabetes Mellitus (antidiabéticos orais e insulina) e a escala de Ansiedade e Depressão. O projeto foi aprovado no Comitê de Ética e Pesquisa como 0712/2017. Resultados Amostra composta de 107 pacientes (Grupo 1: 56 e Grupo 2: 51), maior porcentagem de homens, média de idade de 63,3 anos, provenientes da região metropolitana de São Paulo, aposentados, casados, com sobrepeso, sem sintomas de ansiedade e depressão. Os pacientes autorreferiram ter adesão aos medicamentos para o controle do diabetes, porém os resultados da hemoglobina glicada variaram entre 8,3 e 8,7% entre os grupos, ambos acima de 7%. Conclusão Ao analisar a relação entre a adesão autorreferida, hemoglobina glicada, ansiedade e depressão não foi possível evidenciar correlação estatisticamente significante. Os parâmetros avaliados neste estudo não permitiram estabelecer a relação de causa e efeito.
Resumen Objetivo Investigar la adhesión farmacológica en la Diabetes mellitus tipo 2 en trasplantados renales y no trasplantados. Métodos Estudio comparativo entre pacientes atendidos en el Centro de Diabetes (Grupo 1 sin trasplante renal) y en los Consultorios Externos de Postrasplante Renal del Hospital del Riñón y de la Hipertensión (Grupo 2 con trasplante renal), ambos en la ciudad de São Paulo. La muestra fue formada por mayores de 18 años, con diagnóstico previo de diabetes tipo 2 y en uso de medicamentos para control glucémico. La recopilación de datos se realizó de octubre de 2017 a octubre de 2018. Se aplicaron los siguientes instrumentos a los participantes: formulario socio-clínico, instrumento de Medida de Adhesión al Tratamiento Farmacológico (antidiabéticos orales e insulina) y escala de Ansiedad y Depresión. El proyecto fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética e Investigación con el número 0712/2017. Resultados Muestra formada por 107 pacientes (Grupo 1: 56 y Grupo 2: 51), mayor porcentaje de hombres, promedio de edad 63,3 años, provenientes de la región metropolitana de São Paulo, jubilados, casados, con sobrepeso, sin síntomas de ansiedad y depresión. Los pacientes autodeclararon adherir a los medicamentos para el control de la diabetes, pero los resultados de la hemoglobina glicosilada variaron entre 8,3 y 8,7 % entre los grupos, más de 7 % en ambos. Conclusión Al analizar la relación entre la adhesión autodeclarada, la hemoglobina glicosilada, la ansiedad y la depresión, no se observó correlación estadísticamente significativa. Los parámetros evaluados en este estudio no permitieron establecer una relación de causa y efecto.
Abstract Objective To investigate medication adherence in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among kidney transplant recipients and non-transplant recipients. Methods Comparative study between patients assisted at the Diabetes Center (Group 1 without kidney transplant) and at the Post-Renal Transplant Outpatient Clinic of the Hospital do Rim e da Hipertensão (Group 2 with kidney transplant), both in the city of São Paulo. The sample consisted of people over 18 years of age with a previous diagnosis of type 2 diabetes using medication for glycemic control. The data collection period was from October 2017 to October 2018. The following was applied to participants: socio-clinical form, instrument for Measuring Adherence to Medication Treatment in Diabetes Mellitus (oral antidiabetics and insulin) and the Anxiety and Depression scale. The project was approved by the Research Ethics Committee as 0712/2017. Results Sample composed of 107 patients (Group 1: 56 and Group 2: 51), higher percentage of men, mean age of 63.3 years, from the metropolitan region of São Paulo, retired, married, overweight, without symptoms of anxiety and depression. Even though patients self-reported adherence to medication for diabetes control, results of glycated hemoglobin ranged between 8.3 and 8.7% between groups, both above 7%. Conclusion When analyzing the relationship between self-reported adherence, glycated hemoglobin, anxiety and depression, a statistically significant correlation could not be found. The parameters evaluated in this study did not allow establishing a cause and effect relationship.
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A adesão à terapia antirretroviral (TARV) é fundamental para obter o controle da infecção por HIV, evitando complicações clínicas e o desenvolvimento de cepas de HIV resistentes. Vários municípios brasileiros estão comprometidos com a meta 90-90-90, que prevê que 90% dos casos de HIV/aids sejam diagnosticados, que 90% destes estejam em tratamento e, destes, 90% alcancem a supressão viral. Entretanto, existem apenas três estudos brasileiros que avaliam a adesão à TARV a partir de dados secundários de dispensação. Este estudo objetivou estimar a prevalência de adesão ao tratamento no Município de Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil, examinando sua associação com aspectos demográficos, de utilização de saúde e características clínicas. Realizou-se um estudo transversal com o uso de dados secundários do prontuário eletrônico e dados nacionais, dos Sistema de Controle Logístico de Medicamentos (SICLOM) e Sistema de Controle de Exames Laboratoriais (SISCEL), de pessoas vivendo com HIV/aids no município de abril de 2020 a março de 2021. A prevalência de adesão à TARV foi de cerca de 85%. Pessoas brancas, do sexo masculino, que tinham acompanhamento tanto na atenção primária à saúde (APS) quanto na atenção secundária tinham maior adesão ao tratamento. A idade e o número de consultas apresentaram associação direta com adesão à TARV. O processo de descentralização do cuidado ao usuário vivendo com HIV/aids é o caminho para uma assistência mais integral, porém desafios técnicos e éticos ainda precisam ser enfrentados. A qualificação profissional, o correto referenciamento com articulação em rede e a atenção às questões de sigilo e confidencialidade precisam ser reforçadas de forma a ampliar a adesão ao tratamento.
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is essential to control HIV infections and avoid clinical complications and the development of resistant HIV strains. Several Brazilian municipalities have committed themselves to the 90-90-90 target, which aims at diagnosing 90% of HIV/AIDS cases, treating 90% of them, and virally suppressing 90% of them. However, only three Brazilian studies have assessed adherence to ART from secondary dispensing data. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of adherence to treatment in the Municipality of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina State, Brazil, examining its association with demographic, health access, and clinical characteristics. A cross-sectional study was conducted using secondary national data from electronic medical records and Medication Logistic Control System (SICLOM) and Laboratory Test Control System (SISCEL) regarding people living with HIV/AIDS in the municipality from April 2020 to March 2021. We found an about 85% prevalence of adherence to ART. White men with follow-ups both in primary and secondary care showed greater adherence to treatment. Age and number of consultations directly related to adherence. Decentralizing care for users living with HIV/AIDS is the way to more comprehensive care but technical and ethical challenges still require solutions. Professional training, correct network referrals, and attention to confidentiality issues must be reinforced to expand treatment adherence.
La adherencia a la terapia antirretroviral (TARV) es fundamental para controlar la infección por VIH, evitando complicaciones clínicas y el desarrollo de cepas de VIH resistentes. Varios municipios brasileños están comprometidos con la meta 90-90-90, que estima el diagnóstico del 90% de los casos de VIH/SIDA, que el 90% de estos reciban tratamiento y, de estos, el 90% logran llegar a la supresión viral. Sin embargo, solo hay tres estudios brasileños que evalúan la adherencia al TARV con base en datos secundarios sobre la dispensación. Este estudio tuvo por objetivo estimar la prevalencia de adherencia al tratamiento en la ciudad de Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil y su asociación con aspectos demográficos, uso de la salud y características clínicas. Se realizó un estudio transversal con los datos secundarios de la historia clínica electrónica y los datos nacionales del Sistema de Control Logístico de Medicamentos (SICLOM) y Sistema de Control de Pruebas de Laboratorio (SISCEL) de las personas que viven con VIH/SIDA en ese municipio en el período de abril de 2020 a marzo de 2021. La prevalencia de adherencia al TARV fue casi del 85%. Las personas de raza blanca, del sexo masculino, que recibían seguimiento en la atención primaria o en la atención secundaria tuvieron mayor adherencia al tratamiento. La edad y el número de consultas se asociaron directamente con la adherencia al TARV. El proceso de descentralización de la atención a los usuarios que viven con VIH/SIDA y sida es la forma de brindar una atención más integral, pero aún se deben enfrentar desafíos técnicos y éticos. Es necesario mejorar la calificación profesional, la correcta derivación con articulación en red y tener cuidado al secreto y la confidencialidad para que se intensifique aún más la adherencia al tratamiento.
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Abstract For asthma treatment in children, caregivers need good knowledge and attitudes regarding the disease and its treatment. This study aimed to determine the impact of cultural factors, the level of health education provided to patients and their families, as well as the impact of stigmatization on the treatment awareness of children with asthma in southern Jordan. A validated questionnaire was used to collect data from a sample of ninety-seven caregivers selected from three hospitals in southern Jordan. Open ended questions were answered after demonstrating the inhaler technique in and evaluated according to the instructions of the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP, 2013). The result revealed moderate knowledge of asthma with a mean score of (22.36/32), as well as moderate knowledge of asthma treatment (24.26/40). A high mean was found for the impact of cultural and environmental factors (22.93/28), whereas low impact was found for stigma with a mean value of (4.73/12). Therefore, to improve future asthma management, additional efforts are required to educate caregivers and improve their asthma awareness and rectify any falsehoods regarding asthma medications by health care providers.
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ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To analyze how clinical and social events may impact adherence to antiretroviral treatment for HIV. METHODS This is a historical cohort study with 528 patients who underwent treatment for HIV in a specialized care service in Alvorada, RS. A total of 3429 queries executed between the years 2004 and 2017 were analyzed. For each visit, data on treatment characteristics and the patients' clinical picture were collected. Adherence, as measured by patients' self-report, was the endpoint of the study. The logistic regression model via generalized estimating equations was used for estimating the associations. RESULTS 67.8% of the patients analyzed have up to 8 years of education and 24.8% have a history of crack and/or cocaine use. Among men, being asymptomatic [odds ratio (OR) = 1.43; 95%CI 1.05-1.93], having more than 8 years of education (OR= 2.32; 95%CI 1.27-4.23), and never having used crack (RC = 2.35; 95%CI 1.20-4.57) were associated with adherence. For women, being older than 24 years (CR = 1.82; 95%CI 1.09-3.02), never having used cocaine (CR = 2.54; 95%CI 1.32-4.88) and being pregnant (RC = 3.28; 95%CI 1.83-5.89) increased the odds of adherence. CONCLUSIONS In addition to defined sociodemographic characteristics, one-off events that may occur in the trajectory of patients on long treatment, such as starting a new pregnancy and not having symptoms, can impact patients' chances of treatment adherence.
RESUMO OBJETIVO Analisar como eventos clínicos e sociais podem impactar na adesão ao tratamento antirretroviral para o HIV. MÉTODOS Trata-se de um estudo de coorte histórica com 528 pacientes que realizaram o tratamento para o HIV em um serviço de assistência especializada em Alvorada, RS. Foram analisadas 3429 consultas executadas entre os anos de 2004 e 2017. Para cada consulta, foram coletados dados de características do tratamento e do quadro clínico dos pacientes. A adesão, aferida pelo autorrelato dos pacientes, foi o desfecho do estudo. O modelo de regressão logística via equações de estimação generalizadas foi utilizado para estimação das associações. RESULTADOS 67,8% dos pacientes analisados possuem até 8 anos de estudos e 24,8% têm histórico de uso de crack e/ou cocaína. Entre os homens, estar assintomático [razão de chances (RC) = 1,43; IC95% 1,05-1,93], possuir mais de 8 anos de estudo (RC = 2,32; IC95% 1,27-4,23) e nunca ter usado crack (RC = 2,35; IC95% 1,20-4,57) estiveram associados à adesão. Para as mulheres, possuir mais de 24 anos (RC = 1,82; IC95% 1,09-3,02), nunca ter usado cocaína (RC = 2,54; IC95% 1,32-4,88) e estar em gestação (RC = 3,28; IC95% 1,83-5,89) aumentaram as chances de adesão. CONCLUSÕES Além de características sociodemográficas definidas, eventos pontuais que podem ocorrer na trajetória de pacientes em tratamentos longos, como início de uma nova gestação e não apresentar sintomas, podem impactar nas chances de adesão dos pacientes ao tratamento.
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Introducción:existe una sospecha sobre la relación bidireccional entre la apnea obstructiva del sueño (AOS) y la hipertensión arterial (HTA). Ambas ejercen una acción sinérgica sobre desenlaces cardiovasculares porlo quees trascendente ponderar la prevalencia de riesgo para AOS en los hipertensos. En este último grupo también hemos investigado la tasa de adherencia a los fármacos prescritos. Metodología:mediante un estudio de casos y controles y con la aplicación del cuestionario STOP-BANG se han discriminado las categorías de riesgo para apnea de sueño en las dos cohortes. Para el análisis de la adherencia a fármacos antihipertensivos se utilizó el cuestionario abreviado de Morisky. Resultados:se incluyeron a 590 individuos (295 casos y 295 controles. Se observó alto riesgo para AOS en el grupo de hipertensos (36,6%) comparado con el 14,2% del grupo control. Por otro lado, el sexo masculino OR 7,77 (IC95% 4,33-13,84), la obesidad OR 5,03 (IC95% 3,11-8,13) y la HTA OR 4,31 (IC95% 2,64-7,03) se ponderan significativos en un modelo de ajuste logístico aquí estudiado. El 61,69% de los hipertensos refería adherencia al tratamiento farmacológico prescrito. Discusión:el tamizaje de AOS es factible con un cuestionario aplicable en la práctica clínica diaria. De la probabilidad clínica pre-test hay que partir hacia métodos diagnósticos específicos para el diagnóstico de AOS, enfatizando casos de HTA resistente, HTA nocturna y HTA enmascarada. Se deberían realizar estudios locales que nos ayuden a comprender las causas de la falta de adherencia a fármacos antihipertensivos en una fracción importante de los individuos con HTA
Introduction:there is a suspicion about the bidirectional relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and arterial hypertension (AHT). Both have a synergistic action on cardiovascular outcomes, so it is important to assess the prevalence of risk for OSA in hypertensive patients. In this last group we have also investigated the rate of adherence to prescribed drugs.Metodology:through a case-control study and with the application of the STOP-BANG questionnaire, the risk categories for sleep apnea in the two cohorts have been discriminated. For the analysis of adherence to antihypertensive drugs, the abbreviated Morisky questionnaire was used. Results:590 individuals were included (295 cases and 295 controls. A high risk for OSA was observed in the hypertensive group (36.6%) compared to 14.2% in the control group. On the other hand, the male sex OR 7.77 (95%CI 4.33-13.84), obesity OR 5.03 (95%CI 3.11-8.13) and hypertensionOR4.31(95%CI 2.64-7.03) they areweighted significant in a logistic adjustment model studied here.61.69% of hypertensive patients reported adherence to the prescribed pharmacological treatment.Discussion:OSA screening is feasible with a questionnaire applicable in daily clinical practice. From the pre-test clinical probability, specific diagnostic methods for the diagnosis of OSA must be started, emphasizing cases of resistant AHT, nocturnal AHT, andmasked AHT. Local studies should be carried out to help us understand the causes of non-adherence to antihypertensive drugs in a significant fraction of individuals with AHT
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Risk Assessment , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/epidemiology , Treatment Adherence and Compliance , Obesity , Paraguay/epidemiology , Surveys and Questionnaires , Waist-Hip Ratio , Hypertension , Antihypertensive AgentsABSTRACT
Objetivo: apreender aspectos que influenciam no abandono do tratamento e que mobilizam a disposição para retomá-lo, na perspectiva de pessoas que vivem com HIV. Método: estudo qualitativo, realizado em um serviço ambulatorial, com dados coletados entre abril e agosto de 2021, após aprovação pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa, mediante consulta aos prontuários e entrevistas com 24 usuários, submetidas à análise de conteúdo. Resultados: os motivos para o abandono do tratamento referidos com maior frequência foram isolamento social imposto pela pandemia, dificuldade de acesso/locomoção até o serviço e efeitos colaterais dos medicamentos. O desejo de sentir-se saudável, desempenhar papeis sociais, cultivar laços familiares, reconhecer que já superou fases piores e o sentimento de mais valia após busca ativa, foram as motivações para retorno ao serviço. Considerações finais: os resultados apontam a importância do atendimento individualizado para conhecer as motivações de retorno ao tratamento as quais oferecem subsídios para o planejamento de ações de busca ativa.
Objective: to identify factors that influence the decision to abandon treatment or foster a willingness to resume it, from the perspective of persons living with HIV. Method: this qualitative study was carried out between April and August 2021 in an outpatient service, after approval by the research ethics committee. Data were collected by consulting medical records and interviewing 24 users, and were treated by content analysis. Results: reasons for abandoning treatment most frequently mentioned were the social isolation imposed by the pandemic, difficulty in accessing or commuting to the service, and the drugs' side effects. The motivations for returning to the service were the desire to feel healthy, play social roles, cultivate family ties, recognize that he has overcome worse phases and the feeling of added value after active search. Final considerations: the findings point to the importance of individualized care to understanding the motivations for returning to treatment, which can inform the planning of active search actions.
Objetivo: comprender aspectos que influyen en el abandono del tratamiento y que movilizan la voluntad para retomarlo, en la perspectiva de las personas que viven con VIH. Método: estudio cualitativo, realizado en un servicio de consulta externa, con datos recolectados entre abril y agosto de 2021, después de la aprobación del Comité de Ética en Investigación, mediante consulta de historias clínicas y entrevistas con 24 usuarios, sometidos a análisis de contenido. Resultados: los motivos de abandono del tratamiento mencionados más frecuentemente fueron el aislamiento social impuesto por la pandemia, la dificultad de acceso/traslado al trabajo y los efectos secundarios de los medicamentos. El deseo de sentirse saludable, desempeñar roles sociales, cultivar lazos familiares, entender que ha superado fases peores y la sensación de plusvalía luego de una búsqueda activa, fueron las motivaciones para volver al servicio. Consideraciones finales: los resultados apuntan hacia la importancia de la atención individualizada para comprender las motivaciones de retorno al tratamiento, que ofrecen subsidios para la planificación de acciones de búsqueda activa.
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Objetivo: Analisar os fatores associados à adesão a terapia imunossupressora em indivíduos transplantados renais. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo de corte transversal, com indivíduos transplantados renais em acompanhamento ambulatorial, na cidade do Recife, Nordeste do Brasil. Utilizou-se a Assessment of Adherence with Immunosuppressive Medication Scale para avaliar a adesão aos imunossupressores. Resultados: Em 147 transplantados renais, foi observada uma prevalência de mulheres (51,70%) com baixa escolaridade e baixo nível socioeconômico (60,54%). A amostra foi composta, em sua maioria, por receptores de enxerto renal proveniente de doador cadáver (50,34%), com tempo de espera para o transplante de até 48 meses (62,59%). A taxa de adesão dos participantes foi de 56,42%, e esteve associada ao tempo médio pós-transplante (p=0,033), com maior índice naqueles com menos de 5 anos de transplante renal. Os fatores associados a não adesão foram atrasos e esquecimentos. Conclusão: Considerando a necessidade de ampliar a taxa de adesão, é fundamental considerar o tempo de transplante renal no planejamento das ações. Além disso, é preciso utilizar estratégias que auxiliem na manutenção da tomada dos imunossupressores conforme prescrição médica a fim de contribuir para a manutenção do enxerto renal. (AU)
Objective: To analyze the factors associated with adherence to immunosuppressive therapy in kidney transplant patients. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, with kidney transplant patients undergoing outpatient follow-up, in the city of Recife, Northeast Brazil. The Assessment of Adherence with Immunosuppressive Medication Scale was used to assess adherence to immunosuppressants. Results: In 147 kidney transplant recipients, there was a prevalence of women (51,70%), with low education and low socioeconomic status (60,54%). The sample consisted, mostly, of kidney graft recipients from cadaver donors (50,34%), with a waiting time for transplantation of up to 48 months (62,59%). The adherence rate of the participants was 56.42%, and was associated with the average post-transplant time (p = 0.033), with a higher rate in those with less than 5 years of kidney transplantation. The factors associated with non-adherence were delays and forgetfulness. Conclusion: Considering the need to increase the adherence rate, it is essential to consider the time of kidney transplantation when planning actions. In addition, it is necessary to use strategies that assist in maintaining the intake of immunosuppressants according to medical prescription in order to contribute to the maintenance of the renal graft. (AU)
Objetivo: Analizar los factores asociados a la adherencia a la terapia inmunosupresora en receptores de trasplante renal. Métodos: Se trata de un estudio transversal con pacientes con trasplante renal en seguimiento ambulatorio, en la ciudad de Recife, noreste de Brasil. Se utilizó la Assessment of Adherence with Immunosuppressive Medication Scale para evaluar la adherencia a los inmunosupresores. Resultados: En 147 receptores de trasplante renal, hubo una prevalencia de mujeres (51,70%), con bajo nivel educativo y nivel socioeconómico bajo (60,54%). La muestra estuvo compuesta, mayoritariamente, por receptores de injerto renal de donante cadáver (50,34%), con un tiempo de espera para el trasplante de hasta 48 meses (62,59%). La tasa de adherencia de los participantes fue del 56,42% y se asoció con el tiempo medio pos trasplante (p = 0,033), con una tasa mayor en aquellos con menos de 5 años de trasplante renal. Los factores asociados a la no adherencia fueron los retrasos y el olvido. Conclusión: Considerando la necesidad de incrementar la tasa de adherencia, es fundamental considerar el momento del trasplante renal a la hora de planificar acciones. Además, es necesario utilizar estrategias que ayuden a mantener la ingesta de inmunosupresores según prescripción médica para contribuir al mantenimiento del injerto renal. (AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Immunosuppression Therapy , Kidney Transplantation , Medication Adherence , Immunosuppressive Agents/therapeutic use , Cross-Sectional Studies , Patient Compliance , Self ReportABSTRACT
A tuberculose é uma doença transmissível e um dos principais problemas de saúde pública mundial. A adesão ao tratamento e sua conclusão reduzem a mortalidade e a resistência medicamentosa e podem ser apoiadas pelo uso dos aplicativos móveis. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o impacto dos aplicativos móveis na adesão ao tratamento de pacientes com tuberculose, por meio de uma revisão sistemática de ensaios clínicos randomizados (ECR), conforme as diretrizes do Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). A busca foi realizada nas bases de dados PubMed, Embase, LILACS, Scopus, ClinicalTrials.gov, Cochrane Library e em registros adicionais recuperados das referências dos ensaios selecionados. Os critérios de inclusão foram estudos envolvendo sujeitos de qualquer idade; ensaios clínicos; ensaios clínicos controlados; ensaios clínicos randomizados; pacientes que receberam uma intervenção de aplicativo móvel para promover a adesão ao tratamento da tuberculose; desfechos relacionados ao uso de aplicativos móveis; e adesão ao tratamento da tuberculose. Não houve restrição de idioma ou ano de publicação. Uma dupla de revisores independentes selecionou os artigos relevantes. Foram identificados 249 estudos, sendo analisados três ensaios, publicados entre 2016 e 2020, com 453 pacientes, nos quais as taxas de adesão foram impactadas positivamente pelos aplicativos. Contudo, não foi realizada metanálise desta revisão, e a qualidade metodológica e a força geral da evidência dos estudos encontrados foram baixas. Esta revisão sistemática apresenta dados que sugerem que os aplicativos móveis podem melhorar a adesão medicamentosa para o tratamento da tuberculose. Entretanto, são necessários ECR com maior rigor metodológico para reforçar essa eficácia.
Tuberculosis is a transmissible disease and a major public health issue worldwide. Treatment adherence and completion reduces mortality and drug resistance, which can be supported by use of mobile applications. Hence, this study sought to analyze the impact of mobile applications on treatment adherence in tuberculosis patients, by means of a systematic review of randomized clinical trials (RCTs), based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Bibliographic search was performed on the PubMed, Embase, LILACS, Scopus, ClinicalTrials.gov, and Cochrane Library databases, followed by manual search on the references of selected trials. Inclusion criteria consisted of studies with subjects of any age; clinical trials, controlled clinical trials, randomized clinical trials; patients who underwent a mobile app intervention to promote adherence to tuberculosis treatment; outcomes related to mobile application use and tuberculosis treatment adherence. No restriction regarding language or year of publication was applied. A pair of independent reviewers identified 249 relevant studies, three were selected for analysis. Published between 2016 and 2020, and with a study population of 453 patients, the papers showed that adherence rates were positively impacted by the use of applications. However, the review did not perform a meta-analysis. The methodological quality and overall strength of evidence of the studies analyzed were low. Although the reviewed data suggest that mobile apps can improve tuberculosis treatment adherence, RCTs with greater methodological rigor are needed to reinforce this effectiveness.
La tuberculosis es una enfermedad transmisible y uno de los principales problemas de salud pública en el mundo. La adherencia al tratamiento y su finalización reduce la mortalidad y la resistencia a los medicamentos, además, puede respaldarse con el uso de aplicaciones móviles. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar el impacto de las aplicaciones móviles en la adherencia al tratamiento en pacientes con tuberculosis, por medio de una revisión sistemática de ensayos controlados aleatorizados (ECA), según la guía Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). La búsqueda se realizó en PubMed, Embase, LILACS, Scopus, clinictrials.gov, Cochrane Library y registros adicionales recuperados de las referencias de los ensayos seleccionados. Los criterios de inclusión fueron estudios con sujetos de cualquier edad; ensayos clínicos; ensayos clínicos controlados; ensayos clínicos aleatorizados; pacientes que recibieron una intervención de aplicación móvil para promover la adherencia al tratamiento de la tuberculosis; resultados relacionados con el uso de aplicaciones móviles y la adherencia al tratamiento de la tuberculosis. No hubo restricción de idioma o año de publicación. Un par de revisores independientes seleccionaron los artículos relevantes. Se identificaron 249 estudios y se analizaron 03 ensayos, publicados entre 2016 y 2020, con 453 pacientes, en los cuales las tasas de adherencia fueron impactadas positivamente por las aplicaciones. Sin embargo, no se realizó ningún metaanálisis de esta revisión y la calidad metodológica y la solidez general de las pruebas de los estudios encontrados fueron bajas. Esta revisión sistemática sugiere que las aplicaciones móviles pueden mejorar la adherencia a la medicación para el tratamiento de la tuberculosis. Sin embargo, se necesitan ECA con mayor rigor metodológico para reforzar esta efectividad.
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Objetivo: analisar a associação da adesão à terapia antirretroviral em adultos com HIV/Aids e as dimensões das vulnerabilidades. Métodos: estudo quantitativo, com 230 pacientes de serviço especializado, por meio de questionários de avaliação da adesão ao tratamento, com dados submetidos à análise estatística inferencial. Resultados: dos pacientes, 44,3% apresentaram boa/adequada adesão com elementos da vulnerabilidade individual: apoio para conversar/desabafar sobre o problema de saúde (p=0,002); apoio para se divertir ou fazer atividade de lazer (p=0,000); e deixar de tomar a medicação devido à alteração na prescrição médica (p=0,018); social: sexo (p=0,005); nível de instrução (p=0,010); renda familiar (p=0,034); e condição empregatícia (p=0,007); e programática: acesso ao serviço (p=0,005); recebimento de informações (p=0,039); comunicação com os profissionais (p=0,024); educação em saúde (p=0,013); e deixar de tomar a medicação por não tê-la (p=0,039). Conclusão: a adesão foi classificada como boa/adequada e apontam-se elementos de vulnerabilidades que fragilizam ou potencializam a adesão.
Objective: to examine how adherence to antiretroviral therapy among adults with HIV/Aids associated with dimensions of vulnerability. Methods: this quantitative study of 230 patients in a specialized service used questionnaires to assess adherence to treatment. The resulting data were submitted to inferential analysis. Results: adherence was good/adequate in 44.3% of patients and associated with elements of vulnerability, which could be individual: support to talk or vent about the health problem (p = 0.002), support for fun or leisure activities (p = 0.000), and for not taking medication due to a change in medical prescription (p = 0.018); social: sex (p = 0.005); education level (p = 0.010), family income (p = 0.034), and employment status (p = 0.007); or program-related: access to the service (p = 0.005), receiving information (p = 0.039), communication with professionals (p = 0.024), health education (p = 0.013), and not taking medication for not having them (p = 0.039). Conclusion: Adherence was classified as good or adequate, and pointed to elements of vulnerability that weaken or strengthen adherence.
Objetivo: analizar la asociación de la adherencia a la terapia antirretroviral en adultos con VIH/SIDA y las dimensiones de las vulnerabilidades. Métodos: estudio cuantitativo, junto a 230 pacientes de servicios especializados, mediante cuestionarios para evaluar la adherencia al tratamiento, cuyos datos se sometieron al análisis estadístico inferencial. Resultados: el 44,3% de los pacientes tuvo buena / adecuada adherencia con elementos de vulnerabilidad individual: apoyo para hablar o desahogarse sobre el problema de salud (p = 0,002); apoyo para divertirse o realizar actividades de ocio (p = 0,000) y no tomar medicación por cambio de prescripción médica (p = 0,018); social: sexo (p = 0,005); nivel educativo (p = 0,010); ingresos familiares (p = 0,034) y situación laboral (p = 0,007); y programática: acceso al servicio (p = 0,005); recibir información (p = 0.039); comunicación con profesionales (p = 0,024); educación en salud (p = 0,013) y no tomar medicamentos por no tenerlos (p = 0,039). Conclusión: La adherencia se clasificó como buena / adecuada y se señalan elementos de vulnerabilidades que debilitan o mejoran la adherencia.
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ABSTRACT Introduction: The objective of this study is to explore the impacts of Omaha System-based continuing care on medication compliance, quality of life (QOL), and prognosis of coronary heart disease (CHD) patients after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods: A total of 100 CHD patients who were hospitalized and received PCI were selected and divided into the control group and the observation group, 50 patients per group, according to a random number table method. The control group was given routine care, while the observation group was applied Omaha System-based continuing care on the basis of the control group. Results: Follow-up demonstrated that the Morisky-Green score of the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.001), indicating that the medication compliance of the observation group was significantly better than that of the control group (P<0.001). The short form-36 (SF-36) scores were notably higher after nursing compared with on admission; SF-36 scores of the observation group were significantly increased than those of the control group (P<0.001). The incidence of major adverse cardiac event (MACE) in the observation group was significantly lower than in the control group (P<0.001). The nursing satisfaction of the observation group was considerably higher than that of the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion: Omaha System-based continuing care could improve the medication compliance and QOL, reduce the incidence of MACE, and benefit the prognosis of CHD patients after PCI.
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ABSTRACT Introduction: Oral anticoagulants are the treatment of choice for diverse types of coagulation disorders. Warfarin is widely used by the Brazilian population, possibly due to its lower cost than other oral anticoagulants. However, it has a high risk of serious adverse effects if used incorrectly. The Anticoagulation Knowledge Tool (AKT) can assess a patient's knowledge about her/his oral anticoagulant therapy and can assist health professionals in identifying patients with difficulties in adherence. This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the AKT into Brazilian Portuguese. Methods: After a standard forward-backward procedure to translate the AKT into Brazilian Portuguese (AKT-Br), a version of the instrument was applied in three groups (patients, pharmacists, and the general population). The reliability of the AKT-Br was tested using an internal consistency measure and test-retest. The validity of the instrument was confirmed with data from the contrasted groups. All statistical analyses were performed with RStudio. Results: The median scores obtained with the AKT-Br were 29.0, 17.0, and 7.5 for pharmacists, patients, and the general population, respectively (maximum score of 35 points). There was moderate internal consistency for the instrument and test-retest reliability was satisfactory. Analysis of variance for validity of the groups revealed a significant relationship between the total score and the evaluated groups. Conclusion: The ATK-Br is a reliable and valid tool to assess knowledge about oral anticoagulants. AKT-Br can be used in clinical practice as an auxiliary tool to improve patient care through personalised educational interventions.
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Abstract Background: Uncontrolled blood pressure has been associated with poor adherence to drug treatment. Objectives: To assess blood pressure control in hypertensive patients attending primary health centers after implementation of a pharmaceutical follow-up program in a city of the north of Brazil. Methods: Observational, cross sectional, descriptive study with 163 hypertensive patients attending public primary health care centers - one located on the riverside and one in the urban area of the city of Santarem, western Pará, Brazil. Adherence to the anti-hypertensive treatment was assessed using the eight-item Morisky test. Pharmacotherapy follow-up (Dader method) of patients with uncontrolled hypertension and non-adherent to anti-hypertensive treatment was performed. Results of the normality test showed that the data did not follow a normal distribution. Continuous variables were then compared using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and categorical variables by the likelihood ratio and the McNemar tests. Statistical significance was set at 5%. Results: Of the total sample, 94.5% were not adherent to anti-hypertensive drug therapy and 77.2% had uncontrolled hypertension. Adherence rate was higher in men than women (p=0.006). Pharmacotherapy follow-up improved blood pressure levels, particularly systolic blood pressure (p<0.001). Conclusion: An individualized pharmacotherapeutic follow-up, considering regional and cultural specificities, can contribute to the treatment of hypertensin in the primary care.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Young Adult , Pharmacists , Pharmaceutical Services , Primary Health Care/methods , Medication Adherence , Hypertension/drug therapy , Personal Health Services/methods , Brazil , Health Centers , Urban Health , Drug Therapy/methods , Hypertension/prevention & controlABSTRACT
Dentre os fatores associados à adesão à Terapia Antirretroviral (TARV) em pessoas vivendo com HIV, destaca-se a religiosidade/espiritualidade (R/E). O objetivo deste estudo foi apresentar as evidências disponíveis sobre a relação entre a dimensão da R/E e a adesão aos antirretrovirais. Realizou-se uma revisão integrativa de literatura com buscas nas bases/bibliotecas CINAHL, LILACS, PePSIC, PsycINFO, PubMed, SciELO, Scopus e Web of Science. Foram selecionados artigos empíricos publicados entre janeiro de 2008 e junho de 2019, sendo recuperados 49 estudos após a aplicação dos critérios de inclusão/exclusão. Encontraram-se associações positivas, negativas e neutras entre R/E e adesão à TARV, evidenciando que a R/E é uma dimensão psicossocial que pode ser preditora da adesão aos antirretrovirais. O sentido dessa influência, no entanto, ainda não é um consenso na literatura científica. Recomenda-se que essas influências sejam compreendidas a partir de elementos contextuais dessa população e não apenas de marcadores pessoais (AU).
Religiosity and spirituality (R/S) have stood out among factors associated with adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in people living with HIV. This study aimed to identify evidence on the relationship between R/S and adherence to ART. An integrative literature review was conducted within the CINAHL, LILACS, PePSIC, PsycINFO, PubMed, SciELO, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Empirical articles published between January 2008 and June 2019 were selected, and 49 studies were retrieved after applying the inclusion/exclusion criteria. Positive, negative, and neutral associations were found between R/S and adherence to ART, showing that R/S is a psychosocial dimension that can be a predictor of adherence to antiretrovirals. The meaning of this influence, however, is not yet a consensus in the scientific literature. It is recommended that these influences be understood from the contextual elements of this population and not just from personal markers (AU).
Entre los factores asociados a la adherencia a la Terapia Antirretroviral (TARV) en personas diagnosticadas con VIH, destaca la religiosidad/espiritualidad (R/E). El objetivo de este estudio fue presentar las evidencias disponibles sobre la relación entre la dimensión de la R/E y la adherencia a los antirretrovirales. Se realizó una revisión integradora de la literatura con búsquedas en las bases de datos/bibliotecas CINAHL, LILACS, PePSIC, PsycINFO, PubMed, SciELO, Scopus y Web of Science. Se seleccionaron artículos empíricos publicados entre enero de 2008 y junio de 2019, y se recuperaron 49 estudios tras aplicar los criterios de inclusión/exclusión. Fueron encontradas asociaciones positivas, negativas y neutras entre la R/E y la adherencia al TARV, lo que demuestra que la R/E es una dimensión psicosocial que puede ser un predictor de la adherencia a los medicamentos antirretrovirales. Sin embargo, el significado de esta influencia aún no está consensuado en la literatura científica. Se recomienda que estas influencias se entiendan a partir de los elementos contextuales de esta población y no solo de los marcadores personales (AU).
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HIV , Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active , Anti-Retroviral Agents , Medication Adherence , Religion , Religion and Medicine , SpiritualityABSTRACT
Abstract The objective of this work is to reflect on the objects and approaches usually employed in the evaluation of pharmaceutical care and their potential applicability in primary care settings. We conducted the review of the literature, and, to exemplify the advantages of expanding these objects and approaches, a real-world problem situation was selected: morbidity and mortality related to lack of treatment adherence by hypertensive patients in Brazilian primary health care services. Our reflections highlight the need to evaluate the effects of interventions, understood within Donabedian's normative model as 'outcomes,' which can be clinical, humanistic, or economic. Our findings show that most published studies, even those that set out to report outcomes, actually evaluate processes, such as number of visits, number of problems identified, types of problems, or acts of the practice performed by pharmacists. On the other hand, we also identify a need for study designs and indicators to enable 'finer' normative assessment. We also discuss the importance of shifting research toward an evaluative paradigm to allow strategic, logic, effects, production, efficiency, and implementation analyses. Finally, we suggest some possible indicators to evaluate pharmaceutical care interventions in the selected problem situation, through an extension of the objects and approaches proposed.
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Abstract To assess the therapy relative to indication, effectiveness, safety and adherence in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD). An interventional, prospective, non-randomized study was conducted in a single secondary care center in Brazil. The pharmacist-led medication therapy management (MTM) was conducted to detect drug-related problems (DRPs) at baseline and after six months of intervention. The health status outcomes (i.e. cognitive screening tests; levels of glucose; total cholesterol; triglycerides; thyroid stimulating hormone; serum free thyroxine and blood pressure) were measured. 66 patients with AD were included, of whom 55 patients completed the follow-up of six months. 36 patients (36/55) were non-adherent to AD drug therapy. Out of detected 166 DRPs, 116 were solved. Four patients were withdrawn from the AD protocol due to resolution of prodromal symptoms. On the conclusion of the study, the MTM improved and controlled blood pressure, glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides levels (p<0.05). The pharmacist-led MTM was effective in solving 69.8% of DRPs, improving and controlling the clinical parameters evaluated
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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Patients/classification , Pharmacists/classification , Alzheimer Disease/pathology , Aged , Medication Adherence/statistics & numerical data , Medication Review , Medication Errors/statistics & numerical dataABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objective To verify the influence of patients' level of functional health literacy on adherence to antidepressant treatment. Method Cross-sectional study, carried out in pharmacies of the Municipal Health Department of Marília-SP, in 2020/2021. The functional literacy questionnaire verified the numerical and interpretative skills of patients, in the face of texts related to the health area. The adherence to the treatment was verified using the Morisky therapeutic adherence scale, and the data were analyzed by Anova-one-way and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Results A total of 150 patients participated in the study, most of them showed failures in adherence and an inadequate level of functional health literacy. However, there was no correlation between functional health literacy and treatment adherence. Conclusion Although no correlation was found between the variables, there is a need for greater investments in terms of adherence to the treatment, with strategies that consider the level of functional health literacy in these patients.
RESUMEN Objetivo Verificar la influencia del nivel de alfabetización funcional en salud de pacientes en la adherencia al tratamiento con antidepresivos. Método Estudio transversal, realizado en farmacias de la Secretaría Municipal de Salud de Marília-SP, en 2020/2021. El cuestionario de alfabetización funcional verificó las habilidades numéricas de los pacientes y su capacidad para interpretar textos relacionados con la salud. La adherencia al tratamiento se verificó mediante la escala de adherencia terapéutica de Morisky. Los datos se analizaron mediante ANOVA-one-way y test de Kruskal-Wallis. Resultados 150 pacientes participaron en el estudio, la mayoría de los cuales presentaban fallos de adherencia y un nivel inadecuado de alfabetización funcional. Sin embargo, no hubo correlación entre alfabetización funcional sanitaria y adherencia al tratamiento. Conclusión Aunque no se encontró correlación entre las variables, es necesario invertir más en la adherencia al tratamiento, con estrategias que consideren el nivel de alfabetización funcional en salud de estos pacientes.
RESUMO Objetivo Verificar a influência do nível de letramento funcional em saúde dos pacientes na adesão ao tratamento com antidepressivos. Método Estudo transversal, realizado nas farmácias da Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Marília-SP, em 2020/2021. O questionário de letramento funcional verificou as habilidades numéricas e de interpretação dos pacientes, diante de textos relacionados à área de saúde. A adesão ao tratamento foi verificada pela escala de adesão terapêutica de Morisky, e os dados foram analisados por Anova-one-way e teste de Kruskal-Wallis. Resultados Participaram do estudo 150 pacientes, cuja maioria apresentou falhas na adesão e nível inadequado de letramento funcional em saúde, entretanto, não houve correlação entre letramento funcional em saúde e adesão ao tratamento. Conclusão Embora não tenha sido encontrada correlação entre as variáveis, há a necessidade de maiores investimentos em relação à adesão ao tratamento, com estratégias que considerem o nível de letramento funcional em saúde, nestes pacientes.
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Abstract The prevalence of epidemiological diseases, including diabetes, has continued to increase because of the adaption of Western culture and the lack of self-care activities among patients with diabetes. Therefore, in this cross-sectional study, we aimed to assess self-care plans and determinants among diabetes outpatients in Warangal. We conducted a prospective observational study among diabetes outpatient clinic in Warangal, India over 6 months from October 2019 to March 2020. We used the expanded Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA) questionnaire. A P value of less than < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Respondents (mean age, 52.3 (standard deviation (SD), 11.01) years) had an overall SDSCA score of 49.18 ± 3.57 (SD). Mean scores for the diet, physical activity, foot care, medication adherence, and blood sugar testing scales were 12.79 (SD, 1.61), 10.24 (SD, 1.77), 15.67 (SD, 1.5), 5.66 (SD, 1.17), and 4.80 (SD, 0.68), respectively. Patients' age, education, disease duration and hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) levels of <7.5% (P < 0.001)) had significantly higher mean scores for blood sugar testing, diet, physical activity, and adherence (P < 0.001). The employment status is associated with all the domains of Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (P < 0.001). Taken together, our results revealed that patients with diabetes in Warangal had poor self-care planning, highlighting the need for strengthening initiatives that generate awareness regarding diabetes and improving related self-care practices.