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Social Determinants of Health, Cost-related Nonadherence, and Cost-reducing Behaviors Among Adults With Diabetes: Findings From the National Health Interview Survey

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Patel, Minal R., Piette, John D., Resnicow, Kenneth, Kowalski-Dobson, Theresa, Heisler, Michele·2016·Medical Care

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Background: Cost-related nonadherence (CRN) is prevalent among individuals with diabetes and can have significant negative health consequences. We examined health-related and non–health-related pressures and the use of cost-reducing strategies among the US adult population with and without diabetes that may impact CRN. Methods: Data from the 2013 wave of National Health Interview Survey (n=34,557) were used to identify the independent impact of perceived financial stress, financial insecurity with health care, food insecurity, and cost-reducing strategies on CRN. Results: Overall, 11% (n=4158) of adults reported diabetes; 14% with diabetes reported CRN, compared with 7% without diabetes. Greater perceived financial stress [prevalence ratio (PR)=1.07; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.05–1.09], financial insecurity with health care (PR=1.6; 95% CI, 1.5–1.67), and food insecurity (PR=1.30; 95% CI, 1.2–1.4) were all associated with a greater likelihood of CRN. Asking the doctor for a lower cost medication was associated with a lower likelihood of CRN (PR=0.2; 95% CI, 0.2–0.3), and 27% with CRN reported this. Other cost-reducing behavioral strategies (using alternative therapies, buying prescriptions overseas) were associated with a greater likelihood of CRN. Conclusions: Half of the adults with diabetes perceived financial stress, and one fifth reported financial insecurity with health care and food insecurity. Talking to a health care provider about low-cost options may be protective against CRN in some situations. Improving screening and communication to identify CRN and increase transparency of low-cost options patients are pursuing may help safeguard from the health consequences of cutting back on treatment.

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Authors
Patel, M. R., Piette, J. D., Resnicow, K., Kowalski-Dobson, T., & Heisler, M.
Affiliations
  • University of Michigan (US)
  • Department of Health Behavior & Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health
Corresponding author
  • Patel, Minal R.
  • Piette, John D.
  • Kowalski-Dobson, Theresa
Venue
Medical Care
Published
2016-08
Volume
54
Issue
8
Pages
796-803
ISSN
0025-7079 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2408160586
Cited by
143
References
27
Citations by year
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FWCI
11.38
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Locations
  • Medical Care (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (P30DK092926)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Family Practice › Medication Adherence and Compliance
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
  • Social Sciences › Economics, Econometrics and Finance › Economics and Econometrics › Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
Keywords
cost-related nonadherence, diabetes mellitus, social determinants of health, financial stress, financial insecurity, food insecurity, low-cost medication, complementary and alternative medicine, medication adherence
MeSH terms
Cost Control, Cross-Sectional Studies, Diabetes Mellitus, Female, Health Surveys, Humans, Insurance, Health, Male, Middle Aged, Patient Compliance, Self Care, Insurance Coverage, Social Determinants of Health

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