Factors Influencing Medication Adherence Among Female Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Iraq

Ziad S. Al Rawi, Nada Abdulla Mohammed, Humam Abdulrahman Ibrahim

Abstract: This study explores factors affecting medication adherence in Iraqi female patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Using a cross - sectional design, 101 patients completed surveys including the Arabic version of the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS - 8). Findings revealed an adherence rate of 47.52%, with younger age (?30 years), low socioeconomic status, illiteracy, short disease duration, and side effects identified as significant predictors of non - adherence. These results highlight critical areas for intervention to improve adherence and patient outcomes.

Keywords: Systemic lupus Erythematosus, Medication adherence, Risk factors, Iraqi patients, Morisky scale

How to Cite?: Ziad S. Al Rawi, Nada Abdulla Mohammed, Humam Abdulrahman Ibrahim, "Factors Influencing Medication Adherence Among Female Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Iraq", Volume 13 Issue 12, December 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1014-1021, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR241213171931, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR241213171931