(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.