Research Article

Evaluation of Perceived Social Support and Medication Adherence in Individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease

Volume: 11 Number: 2 June 21, 2026
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Evaluation of Perceived Social Support and Medication Adherence in Individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to identify the factors influencing perceived social support and medication adherence among individuals with chronic kidney disease. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 143 individuals receiving treatment in the nephrology clinic of a university hospital in Edirne between November 2023 and April 2024. Data were collected using the ‘‘Patient Information Form’’, the ‘‘Medication Adherence Report Scale’’ and the ‘‘Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support’’. Results: The mean score of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support was 48.25±15.76, and the mean score of the Medication Adherence Report Scale was 21.29±4.52. Marital status, number of children, education level, economic status, and living with family showed significant differences in perceived social support (p<0.05). Medication adherence was different according to the presence of comorbidities, education level, and living with family (p<0.05). As patients' perception of social support increased, medication adherence improved (p<0.05). Conclusions: Higher perceived social support had a significant impact on medication adherence. Patients’ social support and medication adherence should be evaluated using a valid and reliable scale. It is recommended that individuals' social support systems be strengthened and supported.

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Supporting Institution

There is no financial support.

Ethical Statement

Ethical approval for the study was obtained from the Institutional Review Board of the Graduate School of Health Sciences at a university (Date: 16.10.2023, decision no: 100737), as well as institutional permission from the university hospital where the data were collected (Date: 13.11.2023, decision no: 548393). The purpose of the study was explained verbally and in writing to the patients who were invited to participate, and informed voluntary consent was obtained. All stages of the research were conducted in accordance with the principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki.

Thanks

Thanks to all the patients

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

​Internal Diseases Nursing​

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 21, 2026

Submission Date

December 22, 2025

Acceptance Date

May 22, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 11 Number: 2

APA
Erduğan Karaoğlu, P., & Özdemir, Ö. (2026). Evaluation of Perceived Social Support and Medication Adherence in Individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences, 11(2), 159-166. https://doi.org/10.26453/otjhs.1847357
AMA
1.Erduğan Karaoğlu P, Özdemir Ö. Evaluation of Perceived Social Support and Medication Adherence in Individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease. OTJHS. 2026;11(2):159-166. doi:10.26453/otjhs.1847357
Chicago
Erduğan Karaoğlu, Pınar, and Özlem Özdemir. 2026. “Evaluation of Perceived Social Support and Medication Adherence in Individuals With Chronic Kidney Disease”. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences 11 (2): 159-66. https://doi.org/10.26453/otjhs.1847357.
EndNote
Erduğan Karaoğlu P, Özdemir Ö (June 1, 2026) Evaluation of Perceived Social Support and Medication Adherence in Individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences 11 2 159–166.
IEEE
[1]P. Erduğan Karaoğlu and Ö. Özdemir, “Evaluation of Perceived Social Support and Medication Adherence in Individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease”, OTJHS, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 159–166, June 2026, doi: 10.26453/otjhs.1847357.
ISNAD
Erduğan Karaoğlu, Pınar - Özdemir, Özlem. “Evaluation of Perceived Social Support and Medication Adherence in Individuals With Chronic Kidney Disease”. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences 11/2 (June 1, 2026): 159-166. https://doi.org/10.26453/otjhs.1847357.
JAMA
1.Erduğan Karaoğlu P, Özdemir Ö. Evaluation of Perceived Social Support and Medication Adherence in Individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease. OTJHS. 2026;11:159–166.
MLA
Erduğan Karaoğlu, Pınar, and Özlem Özdemir. “Evaluation of Perceived Social Support and Medication Adherence in Individuals With Chronic Kidney Disease”. Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences, vol. 11, no. 2, June 2026, pp. 159-66, doi:10.26453/otjhs.1847357.
Vancouver
1.Pınar Erduğan Karaoğlu, Özlem Özdemir. Evaluation of Perceived Social Support and Medication Adherence in Individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease. OTJHS. 2026 Jun. 1;11(2):159-66. doi:10.26453/otjhs.1847357

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