Table 3.
Drug Adherence Data
| Drug adherence item | True (%) | False (%) |
|---|---|---|
| For me, the good things about medication outweigh the bad. |
58.4 |
41.6 |
| I feel uncomfortable on medication. |
69.6 |
30.4 |
| I take medications of my own choice. |
40.3 |
59.7 |
| Medications make me feel more relaxed. |
60.3 |
39.7 |
| Medication makes me feel tired and sluggish. |
84.4 |
15.6 |
| I take medication only when I am sick. |
93.0 |
7.0 |
| I feel more normal on medication. |
76.9 |
23.1 |
| It is unnatural for my mind and body to be controlled by medications. |
40.0 |
60.0 |
| My thoughts are clearer on medication. |
4.9 |
95.1 |
| By staying on medications, I can prevent getting sick. |
60.0 |
40.0 |
| My thoughts are clearer on medication. |
4.9 |
95.1 |
| By staying on medications, I can prevent getting sick. | 60.0 | 40.0 |
Adherence was assessed by giving 1 to correct answer and 1 to the wrong answer. The scale measured adherence from a maximum of 10 to a minimum of 10. Any negative score was rated as non adherence, 05 as moderate adherence and 610 as adherent. Mean adherence was 1.742.15.