Pearl A McElfish1, Christopher R Long1, Nalin Payakachat2, Holly Felix3, Zoran Bursac4, Brett Rowland5, Jonell S Hudson6, Marie-Rachelle Narcisse5. 1. College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Fayetteville. 2. College of Pharmacy. 3. Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR. 4. Division of Biostatistics, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN. 5. Office of Community Health and Research. 6. College of Pharmacy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest, Fayetteville, AR.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Adherence to medication treatment plans is important for chronic disease (CD) management. Cost-related nonadherence (CRN) puts patients at risk for complications. Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) suffer from high rates of CD and socioeconomic disparities that could increase CRN behaviors. OBJECTIVE: Examine factors related to CRN to medication treatment plans within an understudied population. RESEARCH DESIGN: Using 2014 NHPI-National Health Interview Survey data, we examined CRN among a nationally representative sample of NHPI adults. Bonferroni-adjusted Wald test and multivariable logistic regression were performed to examine associations among financial burden-related factors, CD status, and CRN. RESULTS: Across CD status, NHPI engaged in CRN behaviors had, on an average, increased levels of perceived financial stress, financial insecurity with health care, and food insecurity compared with adults in the total NHPI population. Regression analysis indicated perceived financial stress [adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=1.16; 95% confidence intervals (CI), 1.10-1.22], financial insecurity with health care (AOR=1.96; 95% CI, 1.32-2.90), and food insecurity (AOR=1.30; 95% CI, 1.06-1.61) all increase the odds of CRN among those with CD. We also found significant associations between perceived financial stress (AOR=1.15; 95% CI, 1.09-1.20), financial insecurity with health care (AOR=1.59; 95% CI, 1.19-2.12), and food insecurity (AOR=1.31; 95% CI, 1.04-1.65) and request for lower cost medication. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated health-related and non-health-related financial burdens can influence CRN behaviors. It is important for health care providers to collect and use data about the social determinants of health to better inform their conversations about medication adherence and prevent CRN.
BACKGROUND: Adherence to medication treatment plans is important for chronic disease (CD) management. Cost-related nonadherence (CRN) puts patients at risk for complications. Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) suffer from high rates of CD and socioeconomic disparities that could increase CRN behaviors. OBJECTIVE: Examine factors related to CRN to medication treatment plans within an understudied population. RESEARCH DESIGN: Using 2014 NHPI-National Health Interview Survey data, we examined CRN among a nationally representative sample of NHPI adults. Bonferroni-adjusted Wald test and multivariable logistic regression were performed to examine associations among financial burden-related factors, CD status, and CRN. RESULTS: Across CD status, NHPI engaged in CRN behaviors had, on an average, increased levels of perceived financial stress, financial insecurity with health care, and food insecurity compared with adults in the total NHPI population. Regression analysis indicated perceived financial stress [adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=1.16; 95% confidence intervals (CI), 1.10-1.22], financial insecurity with health care (AOR=1.96; 95% CI, 1.32-2.90), and food insecurity (AOR=1.30; 95% CI, 1.06-1.61) all increase the odds of CRN among those with CD. We also found significant associations between perceived financial stress (AOR=1.15; 95% CI, 1.09-1.20), financial insecurity with health care (AOR=1.59; 95% CI, 1.19-2.12), and food insecurity (AOR=1.31; 95% CI, 1.04-1.65) and request for lower cost medication. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated health-related and non-health-related financial burdens can influence CRN behaviors. It is important for health care providers to collect and use data about the social determinants of health to better inform their conversations about medication adherence and prevent CRN.
Authors: Pearl A McElfish; Jennifer A Andersen; Brett Rowland; Jack Niedenthal; Henry Otuafi; Sheldon Riklon; Ainrik George; Edlen Anzures; James Selig; Wana Bing; Holly Felix Journal: Hawaii J Health Soc Welf Date: 2021-10
Authors: Pearl A McElfish; Rachel S Purvis; Monica K Esquivel; Ka'imi A Sinclair; Claire Townsend; Nicola L Hawley; Lauren K Haggard-Duff; Joseph Keawe'aimoku Kaholokula Journal: Curr Diab Rep Date: 2019-03-18 Impact factor: 4.810
Authors: Pearl A McElfish; Christopher R Long; Zoran Bursac; Aaron J Scott; Harish E Chatrathi; Ka'imi A Sinclair; Nirav Nagarsheth; Mikaila Calcagni; Jay Patolia; Marie-Rachelle Narcisse Journal: PLoS One Date: 2021-04-22 Impact factor: 3.240