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This paper reports the perspectives of patients diagnosed with
psychiatric illnesses, living in rural areas in Jerash, Jordan,
regarding their awareness about their psychological conditions,
including religious and cultural factors, adherence to their treatment
and related barriers, with special focus on pharmacist’s role. Most
psychiatric patients reported suboptimal control of their symptoms.
Nonadherence is one reason, with barriers identified. Positive religious
and cultural perspectives are associated with better adherence, and most
patients do not refer to pharmacists for medication information.