The Relationship Between Age, Gender, Duration of Illness and Knowledge with Adherence of Diabetes Mellitus Patients

The adherence of patients to the five essential components of therapy is a critical factor in the successful management of diabetes mellitus (DM). This research aimed to investigate the extent to which factors such as age, gender, length of disease, and level of knowledge influence the degree to which persons with diabetes stick to their treatment regimens. The study was carried out utilizing a quantitative approach, and a cross-sectional design was included in the methodology. In this research, multiple linear regression was used, and each of the forty respondents was chosen with a specific purpose in mind. Age (p < 0.005), length of disease (p <= 0.005), and knowledge (p = 0.005) were shown to have a substantial effect on patient adherence to diabetes care, as indicated by the data. In contrast, there was no significant link between gender and adherence (p > 0.005) between the two variables. The following factors have a substantial impact on the degree to which patients adhere to the treatment of diabetes: their age, the length of time they have had the condition, and their level of understanding. The provision of technology-assisted assistance and the enhancement of educational opportunities are thus necessary in order to enhance the results of self-management for those who have diabetes.