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Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 26. Inferential statistics included Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression with 95% confidence intervals.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n Adequate knowledge was observed in 10.2% of participants, favorable attitude in 33%, and good practice in 18.2%. Medication adherence was poor in 64%. Regression analysis showed hospitalization (\n \u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n =0.284, 95% CI (confidence interval): 1.37\u20133.59,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001) and disease duration (\n \u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n =0.131, 95% CI: 0.02\u20131.03,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05) as significant predictors of knowledge. Practice was negatively influenced by age (\n \u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n = \u22120.182,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.01) and occupation (\n \u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n = \u22120.335,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001). Adjusted\n R<\/jats:italic>\n 2<\/jats:sup>\n values were 0.085 (knowledge), 0.143 (practice), and 0.065 (attitude).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n Despite moderate pharmacotherapy awareness, poor medication adherence and suboptimal practices persist. 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