The Role of Gender in Cost-Related Medication Nonadherence Among Patients with Diabetes

Conclusions:
A significant gender-based disparity exists on cost-related nonadherence of medication among diabetic patients. Health care providers and policy-makers should pay close attention to find ways to address cost-related nonadherence of medication among patients with chronic illness, especially among female patients.

Source: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine - September 10, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Bhuyan, S. S., Shiyanbola, O., Deka, P., Isehunwa, O. O., Chandak, A., Huang, S., Wang, Y., Bhatt, J., Ning, L., Lin, W. J., Wyant, D., Kedia, S., Chang, C. F. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research