Table 4.
Corticosteroid users’ awareness of side effects, and evaluating the doctor’s level of awareness.
| Variable | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Have you ever taken corticosteroid treatment? | ||
| Yes | 202 | 27.6% |
| During your diagnosis/treatment, did you receive verbal or written information from your doctor regarding the side effects of corticosteroid treatment? (n = 202) | ||
| Yes | 83 | 41.1% |
| No | 63 | 31.2% |
| I don’t remember | 56 | 27.7% |
| Did you experience any of these side effects while taking corticosteroids? (You can choose more than one option) (n = 202) | ||
| Weight gain | 77 | 38.1% |
| Mood changes | 52 | 25.7% |
| Skin changes (e.g., bruising, thinning skin, stretch marks) | 44 | 21.8% |
| Acne/pimples on the face | 37 | 18.3% |
| palpitations | 36 | 17.8% |
| Insomnia | 31 | 15.3% |
| Face roundness (moon face) | 31 | 15.3% |
| Indigestion | 20 | 9.9% |
| Hypertension | 18 | 8.9% |
| Osteoporosis | 18 | 8.9% |
| Eye diseases (e.g., white water, glaucoma) | 16 | 7.9% |
| High blood glucose level | 14 | 6.9% |
| Infection (ex: pneumonia) | 11 | 5.4% |
| Cardiovascular diseases (ex: heart attack) | 9 | 4.5% |