Adherence to Treatment and Associated Factors Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attending Non-Communicable Disease Services in Rwanda

Cross-Sectional Study

https://doi.org/10.33618/KPScJ.2024.01.004

Authors

  • Jean Claude Twahirwa
  • Eleazar Ndabarora
  • Chantal Akumuntu
  • Charlotte Uwayo
  • Clementine Ingabire
  • Emmanuel Nzungize
  • Julienne Nyiransabimana
  • Kinfe Ayele Kassa
  • Violette Uwimana
  • Joseph Irankiza

Keywords:

Adherence, Associated Factors, Diabetes Meletus, Non-Communicable Disease

Abstract

For effective management of type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the Adherence to therapy is crucial particularly in preventing complications and achieving optimal health outcomes. This cross-sectional study assessed treatment adherence and its associated factors among T2DM patients attending the non-communicable disease (NCD) service at Kibogora Level Teaching Hospital in Rwanda. structured interviews were used to collect data Among 60 participants; adherence levels were generally low. Younger age, lower education levels, and irregular clinic attendance were significantly associated with poor adherence, while participation in diabetes education sessions positively influenced adherence (p < 0.05). The findings underscore the need to strengthen patient education and follow-up within NCD services to enhance treatment adherence and reduce complications associated with T2DM in Rwanda.

Published

2025-07-25

How to Cite

Twahirwa, J. C., Ndabarora, E., Akumuntu, C. ., Uwayo, C. ., Ingabire, C., Nzungize, . E., Nyiransabimana, J., Ayele Kassa, K., Uwimana, V., & Irankiza, J. (2025). Adherence to Treatment and Associated Factors Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Attending Non-Communicable Disease Services in Rwanda: Cross-Sectional Study. KIBOGORA POLYTECHNIC SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL, 2(1), 39–51. https://doi.org/10.33618/KPScJ.2024.01.004

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