Beliefs related to adherence to oral antidiabetic treatment according to the Theory of Planned Behavior

Authors

  • Fernanda Freire Jannuzzi Universidade Estadual de Campinas; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Roberta Cunha Matheus Rodrigues Universidade Estadual de Campinas; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Marilia Estevam Cornélio Universidade Federal de Viçosa; Departamento de Medicina e Enfermagem
  • Thaís Moreira São-João Universidade Estadual de Campinas; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Maria Cecília Bueno Jayme Gallani Universidade Estadual de Campinas; Faculdade de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.3578.2448

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: to identify salient behavioral, normative, control and self-efficacy beliefs related to the behavior of adherence to oral antidiabetic agents, using the Theory of Planned Behavior. METHOD: cross-sectional, exploratory study with 17 diabetic patients in chronic use of oral antidiabetic medication and in outpatient follow-up. Individual interviews were recorded, transcribed and content-analyzed using pre-established categories. RESULTS: behavioral beliefs concerning advantages and disadvantages of adhering to medication emerged, such as the possibility of avoiding complications from diabetes, preventing or delaying the use of insulin, and a perception of side effects. The children of patients and physicians are seen as important social references who influence medication adherence. The factors that facilitate adherence include access to free-of-cost medication and taking medications associated with temporal markers. On the other hand, a complex therapeutic regimen was considered a factor that hinders adherence. Understanding how to use medication and forgetfulness impact the perception of patients regarding their ability to adhere to oral antidiabetic agents. CONCLUSION: medication adherence is a complex behavior permeated by behavioral, normative, control and self-efficacy beliefs that should be taken into account when assessing determinants of behavior.

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Published

2014-07-01

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 4 (2014)

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Original Articles

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Beliefs related to adherence to oral antidiabetic treatment according to the Theory of Planned Behavior . (2014). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 22(4), 529-537. https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.3578.2448