Research Article

Correlation of Perceived Social Support with Medication Adherence and Quality of Life in Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Volume: 16 Number: 1 January 1, 2025
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Correlation of Perceived Social Support with Medication Adherence and Quality of Life in Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Abstract

Background/Purpose: It is known that declining social support increases the disease burden in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The association between perceived social support with medication adherence and quality of life in COPD patients is unclear. The aim of this study was to show the correlation of perceived social support with medication adherence and quality of life in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Methods: A descriptive and correlational study was conducted. A Patient Information Form, the Multi-Dimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, the St. George Respiratory Questionnaire and the Medication Adherence Report Scale were used to collect data. A total of 221 patients with COPD were included in the study. Descriptive statistics, the Mann–Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis tests, and Spearman's correlation analysis were used to analyze the data. Results: Perceived social support was negatively correlated with the respiration score (r=-0.23, p≤0.01), and positively with medication adherence (r=0.17, p<0.05). Perceived support from family and friends positively affects health-related quality of life (p<0.05). It was also found that perceived social support, respiration score and medication adherence mean scores varied according to many of the descriptive characteristics (p<0.05). Conclusion: Identifying the sources of social support can promote developing strategies which enhance the coping resources.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Public Health (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 10, 2024

Publication Date

January 1, 2025

Submission Date

October 4, 2023

Acceptance Date

October 1, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 16 Number: 1

EndNote
Parlak E, Ateş S, Akpınar E (January 1, 2025) Correlation of Perceived Social Support with Medication Adherence and Quality of Life in Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 16 1 32–39.