Table 4.
Relationship with healthcare provider.
| Variables | Mean ± SD/n (%) |
|---|---|
| Do you consult a physician about your disease/treatment? | |
| No | 27 (12.9) |
| Yes | 183 (87.1) |
| Frequency of physician visit (mo) | 6.490 ± 7.744 |
| Do you postpone your doctor appointment? | |
| No | 133 (63.3) |
| Yes | 77 (36.7) |
| Does the doctor explain how to take medications? | |
| No | 6 (2.9) |
| Yes | 204 (97.1) |
| Do you understand how to take your medication? | |
| No | 9 (4.3) |
| Yes | 201 (95.7) |
| Does the doctor explain your disease? | |
| No | 17 (8.1) |
| Yes | 193 (91.9) |
| Do you know the normal BP value? | |
| No | 22 (10.5) |
| Yes | 188 (89.5) |
| Reason for stopping medication | |
| Did not stop | 140 (66.7) |
| Forget | 45 (21.4) |
| Drug cost | 11 (5.2) |
| Complicated regimen | 3 (1.4) |
| Side effects | 3 (1.4) |
| Controlled BP | 8 (3.8) |
BP = blood pressure; SD = standard deviation.