Table 5. Adherence to currently used ACT treatment (ASAQ) for uncomplicated malaria.
| Calculation of adherence | Incomplete/incorrect
intake described |
Complete/correct
intake described |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| No blister | 21 | 34 | 55 |
| Blister empty | 14 | 33 | 47 |
| Blister with pills | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 41 | 67 | 108 |
| Classification of adherence | Number of patients (N) | Proportion (%) | 95% CI |
| Certain non-adherence | 6 | 5.6% | 1.24-9.88% |
| Probable non-adherence | 35 | 32.4% | 23.58-41.23% |
| Probable adherence | 67 | 62.0% | 52.88-71.99% |
| Total | 108 | 100.0% | |
| Adherence status | Number of patients (N) | Proportion (%) | 95% CI |
| Non-adherent | 41 | 38.0% | 28.81-47.12% |
| Adherent | 67 | 62.0% | 52.88-71.99% |
| Total | 108 | 100.0% |