The effect of self-efficacy enhancement program on medication adherence among post-acute myocardial infarction.

Aim And Background: Studies have reported that adherence to medications after hospital discharge for myocardial infarction is poor with about 12% to 20% of patients discontinue their medications six months after discharge. This study aimed to examine the effect of self-efficacy enhancement program on medication adherence in post-acute myocardial infarction patients.

Methods: A total 44 patient with post-acute myocardial infarction were recruited from the in-patient department, Police General Hospital.