Volume 6 | Issue -14
Volume 6 | Issue -14
Volume 6 | Issue -14
Volume 6 | Issue -14
Volume 6 | Issue -14
Psychosis, characterized by a departure from reality, can occur in a range of psychiatric and medical conditions. Non-adherence to prescribed medication is a prevalent issue among individuals with psychosis. This leads to outcomes such as symptom recurrence, functional decline, and increased healthcare costs. Understanding the factors contributing to non-adherence and implementing strategies to promote medication adherence are crucial steps toward improving treatment outcomes. A questionnaire which inquired about their overall sociodemographic profile, comorbidities, prescription information, and awareness of the consequences of not taking psychiatric drugs as prescribed was used to gather data. The Medication Adherence Scale was used to evaluate therapeutic adherence. The study aimed to assess adherence among 201 patients on psychotropic drugs, revealing 76.6% patients had low adherence. Education level significantly influenced adherence (p=0.002), with a higher prevalence of low adherence in less educated patients. Moreover, there was a significant difference in adherence among different psychotropic medications (p=0.007). Notably, 32.8% of participants were unaware of the consequences of non-adherence. The primary reasons for nonadherence included symptom disappearance and forgetfulness. Our study's results imply that patient education should place emphasis on keeping track of medicines along and importance of maintaining a regimen of medication even after symptoms have disappeared