Qualitative exploration of the modifiable factors for medication adherence among subsidised and self-paying patients in Malaysia

摘要

BackgroundNumerous studies have evaluated the related factors of medication adherence among patients with chronic disease. However, the factors influencing medication adherence and non-adherence among subsidised patients with chronic diseases—for whom medication costs may not be a constraint—remain unexplored. Thus, this study aims to identify and compare the potential factors that may influence subsidised and non-subsidised (i.e., self-paying) patients’ adherence to medication.