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Enhancing Medication Adherence and Symptom Management in Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Patients: A Hospital-Based Intervention Study

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  1. 1Department of Pharmacology, Seven Hills College of Pharmacy, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.
  2. 2Department of Urology, Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Sri Padmavati Medical College for Women, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh,, INDIA.

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Lavanya Yaidikar

Department of Pharmacology, Seven Hills College of Pharmacy, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.

drylavanya@gmail.com

Received: 04-03-2025; Revised: 28-04-2025; Accepted: 18-06-2025.

Volume 17, Issue 3 · pp. 724-731 · 2025 · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.20251532

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Objectives: Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition affecting aging males, characterized by prostate enlargement and associated urinary symptoms. Despite available treatments, medication adherence remains a challenge, leading to suboptimal outcomes.Materials and Methods: This hospital-based study recruited 90 male BPH patients and assessed medication adherence using the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) and symptom severity using the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). Statistical analysis compared baseline and follow-up data using appropriate tests.Results: Most patients were aged 51-80 years, with moderate symptoms at baseline shifting to mild symptoms at follow-up. Medication adherence significantly improved from baseline, with fewer non-adherent patients. Common symptoms included nocturia, frequency and urgency, with tamsulosin being the predominant medication.Conclusion: Pharmaceutical care interventions led to improved medication adherence and symptom management in BPH patients. The study underscores the importance of addressing medication adherence and symptom control in BPH management. Individualized treatment approaches and lifestyle modifications are crucial for optimizing outcomes. Further research should explore effective intervention components and long-term effects on disease progression, enhancing BPH patient quality of life.

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    Yaidikar, L., Hemasruthi, K., Jasmitha, M., Jyothipriya, N., Karunakaran, K., & Kumar, N. A. (2025). Enhancing Medication Adherence and Symptom Management in Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Patients: A Hospital-Based Intervention Study. Journal of Young Pharmacists, 17(3), 724-731. https://doi.org/10.5530/jyp.20251532

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