Table 2.
Comparison of the mean scores of adherence to treatment and its dimensions among the three groups before and after the intervention
| Time | Variables | Control group | Massage Service group | Remainder Cards group | ANOVA test result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean±SD | Mean±SD | Mean±SD | |||
| Before the intervention | Follow the diet | 10.19±1.18 | 10.58±1.11 | 10.24±1.79 | P=0.382 |
| Tracking drug regimen | 31.58±2.40 | 30.56±3.39 | 31.41±2.45 | P=0.209 | |
| Follow-up medical appointment | 28.78±2.31 | 32.17±1.20 | 32.09±0.94 | P=0.723 | |
| Adherence to treatment | 52.78±3.65 | 51.46±5.08 | 52.75±5.27 | P=0.264 | |
| After the intervention | Follow the diet | 10.04±1.11 | 11.65±0.52 | 11.46±1.00 | P<0.001 |
| Tracking drug regimen | 5.53±0.86 | 5.60±1.04 | 5.68±0.98 | P<0.001 | |
| Follow-up medical appointment | 5.48±0.86 | 6.73±0.89 | 6.65±0.76 | P<0.001 | |
| Adherence to treatment | 46.63±2.99 | 57.70±2.75 | 57.51±2.69 | P<0.001 | |