title: Adherence to Medications among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Three Districts of Al Dakhliyah Governorate, Oman: A cross-sectional pilot study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This pilot study aimed to assess the medication adherence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in three wilayats (districts) of the Al Dakhliyah governorate, Oman, and to identify the probable reasons for medication non-adherence.
  
  
  METHODS
  A cross-sectional questionnaire-based pilot survey was conducted among T2DM Omani patients between February and June 2012 to assess their medication adherence and the relationship between their socio-demographic characteristics and adherence levels.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A total of 158 patients participated in the survey. The majority of the participants were unemployed or were housewives (66.5%). Forgetfulness was the most frequent reason for medication non-adherence (36.4%). Participants demonstrated an excellent level of adherence to their medicines (median total score = 3). No significant difference in median total adherence scores was observed based on the evaluated parameters.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The medication adherence of T2DM patients in the area under study was good. A larger study in a wider population is warranted to obtain a more representative picture of this important factor which contributes to public health.
authors.affiliation: School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy & Nursing, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman.
authors.forename: Beena
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Jimmy
authors.affiliation: School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy & Nursing, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman.
authors.forename: Jimmy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jose
authors.affiliation: School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy & Nursing, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman.
authors.forename: Zainab A
authors.initials: ZA
authors.lastname: Al-Hinai
authors.affiliation: School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy & Nursing, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman.
authors.forename: Intisar K
authors.initials: IK
authors.lastname: Wadair
authors.affiliation: School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy & Nursing, University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Oman.
authors.forename: Ghalia H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Al-Amri
keywords: Cross-Sectional Study; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Medication Adherence; Oman