Perceptions among diabetic patients in the ultra-orthodox Jewish community regarding medication adherence: a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Inbar Levkovich (Author), David Rodin (Author), Shiri Shinan-Altman (Author), Mordechai Alperin (Author), Hodaya Stein (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Promoting a healthy lifestyle and achieving strict adherence to medical treatment among patients with diabetes are key objectives in public health. Yet health behaviors are often culturally driven, especially in closed religious communities. This study seeks to reveal key cultura...