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. 2022 May 25;14(5):e25322. doi: 10.7759/cureus.25322

Table 2. Statements about use of medicines.

*5 point Likert scale, always= 1, usually=2, sometimes=3, rare=4, never=5(total 25), Good Adherence >12.5, Poor Adherence <12.5

I forget to take my medications Always 3 (3.6%)
Usually 1 (1.2%)
Sometimes 6 (7.1%)
Rare 10 (11.9%)
Never 64 (76.2%)
Sometimes I modify my daily dose Always 3 (3.6%)
Usually 3 (3.6%)
Sometimes 11 (13.1%)
Rare 8 (9.5%)
Never 59 (70.2%)
I stop taking my medications for a period of time Always 2 (2.4%)
Usually 1 (1.2%)
Sometimes 10 (11.9%)
Rare 6 (7.1%)
Never 65 (77.4%)
I decide not to take a certain dose Always 3 (3.6%)
Usually 3 (3.6%)
Sometimes 7 (8.3%)
Rare 10 (11.9%)
Never 61 (72.6%)
I take less than the recommended treatments. Always 2 (2.4%)
Usually 0 (0.0%)
Sometimes 6 (7.1%)
Rare 9 (10.7%)
Never 67 (79.8%)