Influence of Health Literacy and Insight on Medication Adherence in Mental Illness
10.12934/jkpmhn.2021.30.1.9
- Author:
Moonhee GANG
1
;
Seonhee KIM
;
Mi-Ae AHN
Author Information
1. Professor, College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
2021;30(1):9-18
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Purpose:The purpose of this study was to identify the influence of health literacy and insight on medication adherence in mental illness.
Methods:A cross-sectional, descriptive correlational study design was used. Participants were 135 adults diagnosed with mental disorders and living in D city. Collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation, and hierarchical multiple regression with SPSS 26.0.
Results:On multiple regression analysis, clinical insight (β=.32, p<.001) and reading response (β=.23, p=008) were statistically significant factors for medication adherence and showed a total explanatory power of 20%.
Conclusion:In order to enhance medication adherence, strategies and programs are needed to improve the insight and health literacy among patients with severe mental illness.
