U.S., Oct. 8 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07862452) titled 'Tracking Income Dynamics and Everyday Health Study' on Oct. 01.
Brief Summary: Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the US, accounting for the majority of health care spending. Among adults with chronic illnesses like hypertension, diabetes, or HIV, adherence to daily oral medications is essential but often below 50%. Why do medication adherence and preventive health service engagement remain stubbornly low? Scarcity theory offers a novel explanation in the context of poverty. It posits that economic hardship imposes a cognitive burden that shifts attention from long-term goals to immediate needs, reduce...