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Table 3 Key themes on patients’ perspective of diabetes and medication adherence

From: Patients’ perspective of disease and medication adherence for type 2 diabetes in an urban area in Bangladesh: a qualitative study

 

Key themes

Knowledge about diabetes

Knowledge about cause of diabetes and its effects

Poor self-management

Misconception that mild diabetes does not require medication

Lack of compliance on diet and physical activity

Psychological stress

Medication use and adherence

Lack of education on diabetes medication

Forgetfulness to take medication

High cost of medication

Lack of knowledge on medication side effects