Table 3.
Relationship between Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) categories and glycaemic control
| Glycaemic control | Low Adherence | Medium Adherence | High Adherence | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good (HBA1C ≤ 7%) | 26, (24.3%) | 21, (19.6%) | 60, (56.1%) | 107, (100%) |
| Poor (HBA1C >7%) | 56, (30.6%) | 55, (30.1%) | 72, (39.3%) | 183, (100%) |
| Total | 82, (28.3%) | 76, (26.2%) | 132, (45.5%) |
Χ2 =7.902 ,p-value= 0.019