National gender differences in the prescribing of opioid medications from 2006 to 2015
Journal of Opioid Management
2020
Retrospective analysis of data from The National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2015. Eligible patients were at least 18 years old on the date of the physician office visit. Data were collected on patient demographics and clinical factors. Data were analyzed using bivariate and multivariate logistic regression models to explore differences in opioid prescribing among men and women. Due to the large sample size, the significance level was set to p < 0.001.
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Exploring the Relationship of Digital Information Sources and Medication Adherence
Computers in Biology and Medicine
2019
We present a retrospective analysis of data collected in the United States from the 2015 National Consumer Survey on the Medication Experience and Pharmacists' Role in order to model the relationship between health information sources and medication adherence and perception. Our results indicate that while the digital age has presented prescription users with many non-traditional alternatives for health information, the use of digital content has a significant negative correlation with pharmaceutical adherence and attitudes toward medication.
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Trends in Opioid Use in Pediatric Patients in US Emergency Departments From 2006 to 2015
The Journal of the American Medical Association
2018
The use of opioids to treat pain in pediatric patients has been viewed as necessary; however, this practice has raised concerns regarding opioid abuse and the effects of opioid use. To effectively adjust policy regarding opioids in the pediatric population, prescribing patterns must be better understood.
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Evaluating Factors Impacting Medication Adherence Among Rural, Urban, and Suburban Populations
The Journal of Rural Health
2018
This is a retrospective analysis of the 2015 National Consumer Survey on the Medication Experience and Pharmacists' Role. A total of 26,173 participants completed the survey and provided usable data. Participants using between 1 and 30 prescription medications and living more than 0 miles and up to 200 miles from their nearest pharmacy were selected for the study, resulting in a total of 15,933 participants.
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Relationship Between Self-Efficacy and Patient Knowledge on Adherence to Oral Contraceptives Using the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8)
Reproductive Health
2017
Preconception care, including family planning, is a vital component of healthcare for women of reproductive age. An average female spends the majority of her reproductive life trying to prevent a pregnancy. In order to prevent unintended pregnancy, women often rely on the use of hormonal contraceptives.
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