Table 2.
Bivariate Analyses of Beliefs and Adherence
| Dimensions | Patients Scoring Above Scale Mid-Point (%) | All, Mean (SD) | Poor Adherence*, Mean (SD) | Good Adherence**, Mean (SD) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illness perceptions (B-IPQ) | |||||
| Consequence | 17.3 | 3.26 (2.45) | 3.45 (2.44) | 2.99 (2.46) | 0.100 |
| Timeline | 64.1 | 6.99 (3.33) | 5.95 (3.43) | 8.50 (2.49) | <0.001 |
| Control | 68.9 | 6.77 (2.53) | 6.28 (2.54) | 7.48 (2.35) | <0.001 |
| Identity | 15.8 | 3.39 (2.25) | 3.58 (2.17) | 3.13 (2.33) | 0.079 |
| Medication beliefs (BMQ) | |||||
| Medication-Necessity | 67.5 | 3.43 (0.81) | 3.19 (0.80) | 3.77 (0.71) | <0.001 |
| Medication-Concerns | 30.7 | 2.67 (0.74) | 2.84 (0.73) | 2.44 (0.69) | <0.001 |
Notes: *Poor adherence refers to patients with mean MARS score <4.5. **Good adherence refers to patients with mean MARS score ≥4.5.