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Occupational Determinants of Medication Adherence Among Virtual Assistants with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Author(s) Dr. Mariah Katherine L. Yap, Ms. Mellisa R. Dela Cruz-Mirto, Ms. Carmela Marie P. Pamatian, Ms. Roxanne M. Sumangil, Mr. Ferdinand Somido
Country Philippines
Abstract This study examined the occupational factors influencing medication adherence among virtual assistants with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Specifically, it described occupational characteristics, determined the level of medication-taking behaviors, examined the association between occupational factors and medication adherence, and identified significant predictors of medication adherence.
A quantitative cross-sectional design using a web-based survey through Google Forms was employed. Of the 210 respondents initially recruited through purposive and snowball sampling, 149 met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final analysis. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression were utilized.
Findings revealed that respondents commonly experienced mental stress (M = 4.20, SD = 0.88) and demanding workload (M = 4.04, SD = 0.96). Medication nonadherence behaviors were moderate overall (M = 3.28, SD = 1.17). Significant negative associations were observed between occupational factors and medication adherence, particularly delaying medication because of work (r = -.566, p < .001), schedule interference (r = -.552, p < .001), and forgetting medication due to work demands (r = -.541, p < .001). Regression analysis identified work schedule interference (β = -.318, p = .014), delaying medication because of work (β = -.276, p = .029), and mental stress (β = .241, p = .036) as significant predictors.
The study concludes that occupational factors significantly influence medication adherence and highlights the need for workplace-based interventions and health-supportive policies for remote workers.
Keywords medication adherence, virtual assistants, type 2 diabetes mellitus, occupational factors, remote work
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-07-04
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.82940
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