The factors predicting adherence and persistence are complex and interactive. Different
methods of studies have limitations in terms of exploring all these factors. Future studies …

Introduction: Current evidence reveals concerning rates of non-adherence to antidepressant
treatment, possibly influenced by various relevant determinants such as sociodemographic …

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common and disabling psychiatric
disorders in the USA. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are extremely important to …

Importance Nonadherence to antidepressant medication is common and leads to poor
outcomes. Early nonadherence is especially problematic. Objective To test the effectiveness …

Background Chronic posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can result in significant social and
physical impairments. Despite the Department of Veterans Affairs'(VA) expansion of mental …

African Americans and Hispanics have disproportionate rates of uncontrolled essential
hypertension (EH) compared to Non-Hispanic Whites. Medication non-adherence (MNA) is …

Objective: Most depression among older adults is treated in primary care, and many patients
do not adhere to medication treatment. The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has …

Objectives We examined the associations between treatment attitudes and beliefs with race–
gender differences in antidepressant adherence. Methods Subjects (n= 186) were African …

The current study sought to determine the influence of initial sleep quality and body mass
index on the cognitive and mood outcomes of a community-based cardio-dance exercise …

Objectives To evaluate race-related differences in depression onset and recovery in older
persons, overall and by sex, and examine race-related differences in mortality according to …