FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ADHERENCE TO TYROSINE KINASE INHIBITOR THERAPY IN CHRONIC MYELOID LEUKEMIA

Oanh Kieu Thi Van1, , Phuong Phan Thi1, Thuy Tran Thi Thu1, Yen Nguyen Hoang1
1 Trung tâm Huyết học và Truyền máu, Bệnh viện Bạch Mai

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Objective: Determine factors affecting treatment adherence of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia who are being treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors at Bach Mai Hospital. Participants and Methods: Cross-sectional study on 144 patients with chronic myeloid leukemia treated at Bach Mai Hospital from April 2023 to April 2024. Results: Mean age was 57.46 ± 13.6 years, with the 35-60 age group comprising 57.6%. 42.1% had unstable employment. 40% had income < 5 million VND/month, and 40.3% had 5-10 million VND/month. Medication adherence > 80% was achieved by 76.4%, and overall treatment adherence was 75%. Education level and income significantly affected patient adherence to medication and treatment. Conclusion: Adherence to TKI treatment is crucial for CML patient outcomes. Education level and income significantly affect treatment adherence.

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