Factors Affecting Treatment Compliance Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients On Follow-Up At Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital

Purpose: this cross sectional study sought to identify the factors associated with diabetic treatment compliance among type 2 diabetes patients on follow up at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret Kenya. Methodology: Data was collected using self administered questionnaire consisting of closed ended questions was used during the interviews together with Morisky's eight question instrument was used. Test of significance were at 95% confidence level. Findings: A total of 137 self-administered questionnaires were given to patients who were on follow-up at MTRH diabetic clinic during the study period and there was 100% response rate. 51.8% were female while 48.2% were male. Majority were aged 25 - 39 years (48.2%). 65% were single and 22.6% were married. Over 46% had attained diploma and above in education and about half (48.2%) were unemployed while 40.9% were employed. Income shows that 43.1% were earning between KSh. 10,000 - 49,999. Except for occupation that was with statistically significant difference (χ2=7.0; p = 0.03), there were no significant differences between patients with low and medium/high adherence for the remaining socio-demographic variables. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The research recommends that health care workers should enhance health education whereas Hospitals should have guidelines in patient teaching.