Table-II.
Comparison of medication adherence with characteristics of disease and medication use (n=147).
| N (%) | Mean | Statistical Analysis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of HT | |||
| 6-12 months | 14(9.5) | 47.68 | X2: 8.30 SD= 3 p: 0.040 |
| 2-6 years | 56(38.1) | 73.63 | |
| 7-10 years | 30(20.4) | 70.97 | |
| 11 years and over | 47(32) | 84.21 | |
| Frequency of follow-up visit for HT | |||
| Once a month | 104(70.7) | 79.16 | U: 1699 p: 0.022 |
| Once every two months and over | 43(29.3) | 61.51 | |
| Knowing the name of the medication used | |||
| Knowing | 103(70.1) | 74.57 | U: 2207 p: 0.802 |
| Not knowing | 44(29.9) | 72.66 | |
| Frequency of medication intake | |||
| Once a day | 102(69.4) | 71.30 | U: 2027,5 p: 0.258 |
| Twice a day and over | 45(30.6) | 79.94 | |
| Status of taking medication regularly | |||
| Yes | 134(91.2) | 77.88 | U: 350.5 p: 0.000 |
| No | 13(8.8) | 33.96 | |
| Status of alternative method use | |||
| Yes | 40(27.2) | 63.49 | U:1719.0 p: 0.050 |
| No | 107(72.8) | 77.93 | |