Medication-related knowledge, administration practice and adherence among caregivers of chronically ill children in Malaysia

Caregivers’ knowledge, practice and adherence in medication administration who care for children
with chronic illness requiring long-term pharmacological treatments are factors associating with children
medication safety at home. This study aimed to determine the medication-related knowledge, administration
practice and adherence among caregivers of chronically ill children in Malaysia. This cross-sectional study was
conducted at the paediatric outpatient clinic of a tertiary public hospital. Caregivers of chronically ill children, who
engaged in medication administration at home for at least 3 months, were conveniently recruited. Their
medication-related knowledge and administration practice were evaluated based on a checklist, while their
adherence to medication administration was assessed using a validated 5-point scale. The associated factors were
also explored.