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Data were collected using a pre-tested questionnaire. Medication compliance was categorised as \u201cgood\u201d and \u201cpoor\u201d based on three standard questions. Glycaemic control was based on recent fasting and postprandial glucose levels. Data were analysed using STATA v12. Multivariate logistic regression for poor medication compliance was conducted, and\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.05 was considered significant.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Among 180 participants, 23.9% (95% CI: 17.8\u201330.9) had poor medication compliance. Lack of physical activity (aPR 11.6, 95% CI: 1.81\u201374.29), distance &gt;5 km from health centre (aPR 2.02, 1.08\u20133.77), and absence of comorbidities (aPR 0.33, 0.12\u20130.91) were significantly associated with poor compliance.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Medication non-compliance remains a considerable issue in rural diabetic populations. 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