A cross-sectional survey of 358 patients was conducted among type 2 diabetes patients recruited at medical institutions or via an online research company. Medication adherence was measured using the 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8). Univariate and multivariate regression analyses of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA(1c)) were performed in addition to assessing demographic and disease characteristics and MMAS-8. In conclusion, medication adherence as measured by the MMAS-8 score independently contributes to altering the HbA(1c) level in the range of 1.12%. The number of medications prescribed and insulin use are also related to HbA(1c).
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Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Pharmaceut Sci, Discipline Clin Pharm, George Town 11800, MalaysiaUniv Sains Malaysia, Sch Pharmaceut Sci, Discipline Clin Pharm, George Town 11800, Malaysia
Al-Qazaz, Harith Kh.
Sulaiman, Syed A.
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Sulaiman, Syed A.
Hassali, Mohamed A.
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Hassali, Mohamed A.
Shafie, Asrul A.
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Sundram, Shameni
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Sundram, Shameni
Al-Nuri, Rana
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Saleem, Fahad
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