Adherence

Assessment of Adherence to Anti-glaucoma Medication among Glaucoma Patients in Benin Metropolis

This evaluate the anti-glaucoma drugs used among glaucoma patients in Benin Metropolis. A clinic-based cross-sectional study was conducted in three local government areas of Edo state (Ikpoba-Okha, Oredo and Egor). Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS -8) was used to assess the adherence to anti-glaucoma drugs. Two hundred and ten (210) patients with glaucoma using a purposive sampling technique were selected from eye clinics in Benin City; the questionnaire was pretested on a similar study group to assess its validity and reliability.

Impact of a Digital Health Platform (NimCure) on Adherence Enhancement in Tuberculosis Therapy

 The study was a 2-arm individually randomized clinical trial conducted at the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in Lagos, Nigeria, aimed to improve the overall patient adherence to tuberculosis treatment using Video Observed Therapy (VOT). A total of 100 participants were recruited to this study. Data was collected through the NimCure mobile app and patient records. Results obtained showed a high rate of at least 90% adherence to TB treatment was achieved in both VOT and DOT groups.