Table 3.
Initiation and compliance with treatment reviews by couple pair.
| Variable | f | % |
|---|---|---|
| Initiation of Rx | ||
| Female partne | 347 | 72 |
| Male partner | 48 | 10 |
| Both partners | 87 | 18 |
| Total | 482 | 100 |
| Compliance with Rx | ||
| Complied | 286 | 59.3 |
| Did not comply* | 196 | 40.7 |
| Total | 482 | 100 |
Rx = prescription.
Includes skipping review orders, failing to perform investigations, discontinuation of treatment before conception; patients who exhibited at least 1 of the above-listed behaviors were considered noncompliant.