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Consistency, Reliability, and Validation of the 8-Item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale in Mexican Patients with Depressive Disorders and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
| Title: | Consistency, Reliability, and Validation of the 8-Item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale in Mexican Patients with Depressive Disorders and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus |
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| Authors: | Medina-Rodríguez, José Carlos, Lugo-Bautista, Karla Sharon |
| Publisher Information: | Asociación Psiquiatrica Mexicana, A.C, 2024. |
| Publication Year: | 2024 |
| Subject Terms: | Diabetes Mellitus, Psychiatry/methods, Validation Studies as Topic |
| Description: | Background This study validates the Spanish version of the 8-Item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) among Mexican patients with depressive disorders (DD) and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Conducted with 140 participants, it highlights the scale's robust internal consistency (α = 0.88), high inter-rater reliability (κ = 0.88), and construct validity confirmed through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Findings reveal a significant association between severe DD symptoms and low medication adherence (χ² = 27.32, p < 0.001). The results underscore the MMAS-8's applicability for routine clinical use and emphasize the need for integrated care addressing mental and metabolic health challenges. This study validates the MMAS-8 for assessing medication adherence in Mexican patients with DD and T2DM. The scale demonstrated high internal consistency (α = 0.88) and reliability (κ = 0.88). Results highlight a significant link between severe DD symptoms and low adherence, underscoring the importance of integrated mental and metabolic health care. |
| Document Type: | Article |
| DOI: | 10.5281/zenodo.14523507 |
| DOI: | 10.5281/zenodo.14523508 |
| Rights: | CC BY |
| Accession Number: | edsair.doi.dedup.....1c63d43cf82783797b3f0120e6f914f3 |
| Database: | OpenAIRE |
| DOI: | 10.5281/zenodo.14523507 |
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