P28 Medication Non-Adherence in Patients with Varying Levels of Depression Symptoms Measured Using the Medication Adherence Reasons Scale

Depression affects approximately 280 million people worldwide. Literature reports that the overall non-adherence to antidepressants immediately after the start of treatment was 13 to 55.7% and by six months was 52%. However, what is missing in the literature is the extent of non-adherence among individuals based on their level of depression. PHQ-9 score has been used to determine the level of depression as none to minimal, mild, moderate, moderately severe, and severe.
Source: Value in Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research