Medication Adherence, Ethnicity, and the Influence of Multiple Psychosocial and Financial Barriers

Medication adherence is critical for patients with bipolar disorder to avoid symptom exacerbation and diminished quality of life. Most analyses consider adherence barriers individually rather than conjointly, while neglecting potential ethnic differences. 435 patients in the Continuous Improvement for Veterans in Care––Mood Disorders study reported multiple financial and psychosocial factors influencing adherence. Logistic regression modeled...