Table 5.

Frequencies on the reasons to not take the medication as prescribed.

Sometimes You Do Not Take Your Medication Exactly as Your Doctor Has Prescribed Because:	% (N)
a. Has difficulty managing so many medicines.	14.3% (156)
b. Forgetfulness.	38.8% (423)
c. Do not register as taking instructions.	4.4% (48)
d. Concern with side effects.	10.7% (116)
e. Hard to take.	4.8% (52)
f. Doubt the need for the medication	2.9% (32)
g. Price of medicines	9.2% (100)
h. Not wanting to take medication and drink alcohol	2.2% (24)
i. Not liking to take medications	4.1% (45)
j. Do not trust some medications	2.1% (23)
k. Interfere with social life	3.3% (36)