An evaluation of patients’ adherence with hypoglycemic medications among Papua New Guineans with Type 2 Diabetes: Influencing factors

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An evaluation of patients’ adherence with hypoglycemic medications among Papua New Guineans with Type 2 Diabetes: Influencing factors

Purpose: The aims of this study were to evaluate the extent of adherence to hypoglycemic medications, assess the relationship between adherence and glycemic control, and evaluate factors affecting adherence. Research design and methods: This was a cross-sectional study of patients with established t...

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Main Authors:	Pihau-Tulo, Stella, Parsons, Richard, Hughes, Jeffrey David
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Dove Medical Press 2014
Subjects:	sex adherence Papua New Guinea age A1C type 2 diabetes contributing factors
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/15741

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