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(1) Empower patients with knowledge about the importance of medication adherence and the consequences of nonadherence. (2) Explore patients perceived social norms of adherence and the role of social support networks in supporting medication treatments and self-care. (3) Encourage patients to express their feelings and barriers to their family members and seek help where appropriate.(4) Provide a list of local resource information to patients (e.g., medical care institutions, psychological support organisations, and peer support teams).