Table 8.
Patient report of adherence to psychotropic medications.
| Variable | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Adherence to psychotropic medication | ||
| Low | 60 | 28.0 |
| Moderate | 150 | 70.1 |
| High | 4 | 1.9 |
| Reasons for poor adherence | ||
| Financial difficulties | 23 | 14.6 |
| Forgetfulness | 23 | 14.6 |
| Feeling of wellness | 15 | 9.6 |
| Disliking the chronic use of medicines | 14 | 9.0 |
| Busy schedule | 14 | 9.0 |
| Relapse of illness | 7 | 4.5 |
| Preference for CAM | 5 | 3.4 |
| Negative attitude of nurses | 4 | 2.2 |
| Distance to the hospital | 4 | 2.2 |
| Change in medication | 4 | 2.2 |
| Negative impact on career | 2 | 1.1 |
Low and moderate adherence have been combined as poor adherence: 98.1%; CAM: complementary and alternative medicine.