Publications by authors named "Ibrahim Wakama"
West Afr J Med
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- Non-adherence to antipsychotic medication significantly contributes to poor treatment outcomes and increased costs associated with mental illness, particularly in schizophrenia patients.
- A study involving 209 individuals with schizophrenia revealed that 56.9% of them were non-adherent to their medications, with factors like age, number of drugs, and illness severity influencing adherence levels.
- The research emphasizes the need for enhanced psychosocial support for patients and their caregivers to improve medication adherence and overall treatment success.
