Table 7.
Association between adherence and treatment-related variables.
| Treatment Related Variables | Categories | Adherence No | Adherence Yes | p-Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | % | N | % | |||
| Dosage form group | Group 1 | 21 | 32.3 | 10 | 45.5 | 0.195 |
| Group 2 | 44 | 67.7 | 12 | 54.5 | ||
| First-time prescribed treatment | No | 41 | 60.3 | 15 | 71.4 | 0.506 |
| Yes | 27 | 39.7 | 6 | 28.6 | ||
| Mode of application of medication was instructed | No | 3 | 4.5 | 1 | 5.6 | 1 |
| Yes | 64 | 95.5 | 17 | 94.4 | ||
| Treatment information was provided | No | 54 | 77.1 | 14 | 60.9 | 0.209 |
| Yes | 16 | 22.9 | 9 | 39.1 | ||
| Skin care products were recommended | No | 42 | 64.6 | 13 | 61.9 | 1 |
| Yes | 23 | 35.4 | 8 | 38.1 | ||
| Skin care products were used | No | 30 | 48.4 | 10 | 45.5 | 1 |
| Yes | 32 | 51.6 | 12 | 54.5 | ||