Publications

These publications are examples of research made possible with data from CanPath and its regional cohorts.

2025

Gender differences in the association between adherence to healthy diet principles and adherence to cardiopreventive medication among adults from Québec (Canada)

Authors: L. Leblay, J. Lessard-Lord, J. Paquette, L. Guénette, J. Drouin-Chartier

The researchers examined gender differences in the relationship between adherence to healthy diet principles and cardiopreventive medication among 268 women and 204 men in the CARTaGENE cohort. Using the Alternate Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) and daily pharmacotherapy possession rate (DPPR) to assess healthy diet and medication adherence, respectively, they found contrasting associations. Among men, higher AHEI scores were inversely associated with DPPR, particularly in non-smokers and those on cholesterol-lowering medication only. In women, this association was positive and stronger among those with obesity or using three or more medications, highlighting gender-specific challenges in optimizing adherence to both behaviors.

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