Journal of East-West Nursing Research (동서간호학연구지)

East-west Nursing Research Institute, Kyung Hee University (경희대학교 동서간호학연구소)
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The Influence of Depression Self-stigma, Depression Literacy, and Professional Help-seeking Attitudes on Medication Adherence in Chronically Ill Older Adults Who Have Experienced Depression

우울을 경험한 만성질환 노인의 우울 자기낙인, 우울문해력, 전문적 도움요청태도가 약물복용 이행에 미치는 영향

  • Received : 2024.09.20
  • Accepted : 2024.11.10
  • Published : 2024.11.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effects of self-stigma related to depression, depression literacy, and professional help-seeking attitudes on medication adherence among older adult patients with chronic diseases who have experienced depression. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted involving a total of 163 patients with chronic diseases who had been taking medication for more than six months. Data were analyzed by independent t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis using SPSS/WIN 27.0 program. Results: The mean score for medication adherence was 14.86±2.27. Medication adherence showed a significant correlation with self-stigma of depression and depression literacy. Factors influencing medication adherence in older adults with chronic diseases who have experienced depression included self-stigma of depression, depression literacy, and age. Specifically, patients under 70 years of age, and patients between 70 and 79 years of age. The explanatory power of these variables was 11%. Conclusion: To improve medication adherence among older adult patients with chronic diseases who have experienced depression, it is essential to reduce self-stigma related to depression. Additionally, because depression self-stigma has a negative impact on proactive depression interventions, it is necessary to implement intervention activities aimed at raising awareness and reducing self-stigma.

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