(ii) Socioeconomic-related factors
Two studies reported that individuals with age group 18-35 years were
more likely to be non-adherent to their diabetes medication compared
to the age group > 60
years15,50.
Educational status was one of the influencing factors for medication
non-adherence. In four studies, individuals with diabetes having lower
education were more likely to be non-adherent to their diabetes
medication compared to those patients having higher educational level25,32,34,35.
Four studies reported that being employed was associated with medication
non-adherence25,32,34,35.
In three studies, it was found that individuals with low income were
more likely to be non-adherent to their diabetes medication17,25,41.