Medication self-management behaviors of adolescents and young adults with cancer.

Purpose: Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer are challenged to manage complex medication regimens during treatment. The aims of the study are to (1) describe the medication self-management behaviors of AYAs with cancer and (2) examine the barriers and facilitators to AYAs' optimal use of medications, including their self-efficacy to manage medications.

Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 30 AYAs (18-29 years) with cancer who were receiving chemotherapy.