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Cost-related barriers to medication use among diverse participants with obesity-associated asthma

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Individuals with obesity-associated asthma (OAA) have worse health outcomes than those with asthma and healthy weight (no OAA). The impact of cost barriers on medication use and how it varies by racial and ethnic groups is unclear. OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of cost barriers on medication use in OAA across racial and ethnic groups. METHODS: ). Main measures included self-reported cost-related barriers to medication use. RESULTS: < 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Significant disparities exist in cost-related barriers among individuals with OAA from different ethnic backgrounds. This highlights the need for tailored health care interventions that address the specific needs of diverse populations, aiming to reduce health disparities and improve asthma outcomes.

Source: Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy

DOI: 10.18553/jmcp.2025.31.9.937