Variables being investigated | Study | Measurement of medication adherence | Study setting and sample size |
Dissatisfaction with the health care services received | Barreto et al. [60] | Morisky-Green test | Brazil; N = 68 |
Lubaki et al. [49] | Qualitative | Congo | |
Kusuma [58] | Qualitative | Delhi | |
Odusola et al. [40] | Qualitative | Nigeria | |
Inadequate information from health care Centre | Hussain et al. [34] . | Questionnaire | Bangladesh; N = 120 |
Dissatisfaction with treatment | Al-Ramahi et al. [38] . | MMAS 8 | Palestine; N = 450 |
Fewer Interaction with physicians | Hussain et al. [34] | Questionnaire | Bangladesh; N = 120 |