Table 1.

Taxonomy of factors of adherence identified in diabetes research and expected to be found in growth hormone–treated conditions and hemophilia

Domains	Factors or predictors
Demographic and clinical context (non-modifiable)	Diagnosis, illness severity, symptoms, treatment outcomes Illness duration Age, maturity, pubertal status, or adolescent phase Injector/infuser (parent vs child, confounded with age)
Injector or infuser (patients or parents)	Knowledge, understanding (disease, treatment) Know-how (treatment skills) Feeling capable, controllability, self-efficacy Positive beliefs: treatment necessity, expected benefits Negative beliefs: treatment concern, expected side effects, negative consequences Psychological barriers: psychological issues, negative effects, distress
Social environment	Child–parent relationship quality Parental monitoring and supervision Parental involvement Promoting transition to self-care Social norms Social and peer support Social stigma
Practical issues	Barriers such as issues in treatment availability, tight schedule, etc. Delivery device: burden, complexity, convenience Financial cost to the family
Health care	Trust with health care provider Good relationship with provider Transition program Type of care: rural vs urban, country specificities