Table 6.
Observed provision of instructions
| Instruction | na | Provided (%) | (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose of medication |
435 |
63.4 |
(53.7, 72.0) |
| Dosage/regimen |
441 |
75.7 |
(67.0, 82.5) |
| Dietary |
449 |
6.2 |
(3.5, 10.8) |
| Possible adverse effects |
449 |
1.1 |
(0.5, 2.6) |
| Health facility re-engagementb |
447 |
27.7 |
(19.7, 37.4) |
| Prevention advice | 448 | 10.3 | (6.4, 16.1) |
a. Each instruction was scored ‘provided’, ‘not provided’ or ‘don’t know’. All ‘don’t know’ responses were excluded from the analyses, hence the variation in reported numbers.
b. In which patients are advised to return to the health facility if current symptoms persist or deteriorate.