Table 2. Level of information provided to warfarin users by healthcare team in the municipal district of Ijuí, RS, Brazil (n = 60).

Question: Did the doctor or the healthcare team that treat you tell you any of the following items of information about treatment with warfarin?	Participants informed n (%)
1. Not to take medicines via intramuscular injection during treatment.	9 (15.0)
2. Do not take other medicines on your own initiative, particularly anti-inflammatories.	30 (50.0)
3. In case of spontaneous bleeding (gums, urinary, genital, etc.), inform your doctor and seek medical care immediately.	28 (46.7)
4. Always tell any dentist or doctor you see that you take warfarin.	28 (46.7)
5. Use closed, non-slip footwear to avoid falls and injuries.	18 (30.0)
6. Use a rubber mat in the bathroom to avoid falls.	16 (26.7)
7. Take a prothrombin time test (INR) at least every 3 months.	30 (50.0)
8. Seek medical care immediately if you have an intense headache or stomach pains.	11 (18.3)
9. Control your intake of foods rich in vitamin K (broccoli, cabbage, collard greens, spinach, and certain vegetable oils) and multivitamins and nutritional supplements containing vitamin K.	15 (25.0)
10. Avoid sports or other activities that can cause injury.	16 (26.7)
11. Take care when brushing teeth and shaving and to avoid injuries to the head and body.	16 (26.7)
12. Do not take other medicines without consulting your doctor or pharmacists, because warfarin has a high probability of adverse reactions and interacts with many medicines.	18 (30.0)
13. What is the specific recommendation about the INR value you should have?	26 (43.3)
14. What dietary precautions should you take?	20 (33.3)

n (%): number and percentage of participants.