Primary nonadherence to statin therapy: patients' perceptions.

Conclusions: These data suggest the need for interventions that address patients' negative perceptions of statins while emphasizing the benefits of statin therapy for reducing cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in formats accessible to those with limited health literacy. PMID: 23725451 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: The American Journal of Managed Care - June 5, 2013 Category: Health Management Authors: Harrison TN, Derose SF, Cheetham TC, Chiu V, Vansomphone SS, Green K, Tunceli K, Scott RD, Marrett E, Reynolds K Tags: Am J Manag Care Source Type: research