Hypertension is a potent, yet preventable disease worldwide. Research supports the need for strict adherence to antihypertensive regimens in order to prevent complications associated with the disease. Adherence to hypertensive regimens among rural populations in Nigeria is under…
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A large body of literature attests to a positive relationship between adherence to treatment and favorable outcomes in weight loss programs (Dubbert & Wilson, 1984; Israel, Silverman & Solotar, 1988; Karlsson et al., 1994; Lansky, 1981; Mancini et al., 1999; Sandifer & Buchanan,…
Patients' use of medicines is widely recognised as sub-optimal with a high proportion of patients with a long-term condition not taking their medicines as prescribed. Research and policy guidance emphasise the importance of partnership within the patient-prescriber encounter in …
Coeliac Disease (CD) affects 1% of the UK population, with no cure, the only available treatment is strict adherence to a Gluten Free diet (GFD). It is estimated that 53% to 76% of patients are not adherent to a GFD and this may lead to variety of health related complications. T…
The persistent bank failures in the Nigerian financial system have been a major concern of the government, depositors, shareholders, and the general public because of the important roles banks play in the economy. The aim of this research was to determine why there have been per…
Purpose: People living with MS need to employ both problem and emotion-focused coping strategies to maintain optimal health. Specifically, with one’s Perceived Health Status as an indicator of optimal health, treatment adherence and religious coping are indicators of problem and…