Abstract
ObjectivesThis study explored the relationship between health anxiety, fatalistic beliefs, and medication adherence among geriatric clients. Also, it determines the extent to which health anxiety and fatalism can predict the variance in medication adherence among the same population of geriatric clients. DesignA cross-sectional analytical survey on 200 eligible participants using the Arabic Version of the Short Health Anxiety Inventory, Fatalism Scale, and Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8 items. ResultsThe study found a statistically significant negative relationship between the studied geriatric clients' fatalism and health anxiety and their medication adherence (r = -0.160, - 0.187, and P = 0.024, 0.008), respectively. ConclusionThis study highlights the importance of considering psychological factors such as health anxiety and fatalistic beliefs in addressing medication adherence among geriatric clients. By addressing these factors, healthcare providers can develop more effective strategies to improve medication adherence and ultimately improve the health outcomes of geriatric clients.
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