Factors affecting adherence in resource-poor areas of sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract

Once medicine has reached the patient, what is preventing him/her from consuming it? Historically the general view has been that non-adherence is the patient’s fault. However, within the literature are indications that this is not always the case, and Peter’s research in sub-Saharan Africa has confirmed and extended these indications. Some are potentially within the scope of pharmaceutical manufacturers and health supply chains to address. Peter will present his findings, his latest thinking, and propose some ideas for addressing them