Table IV.
Domain analysis. Responses to statements.
| Statements | Agree | Neutral | Disagree |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
| 1: Relationships/Communication with health professionals about medicines (Items = 6, Mean (SD) = 15.6 (3.8)) | |||
| I trust the judgment of my doctor(s) in choosing medicines for me | 354 (70.9) | 55 (11) | 90 (18) |
| My doctor(s) listen to my opinions about my medicines | 330 (66.1) | 48 (9.6) | 121 (24.2) |
| My doctor(s) takes my concerns about side effects seriously | 354 (70.8) | 67 (13.4) | 79 (15.8) |
| I get enough information about my medicines from doctor(s) | 308 (61.6) | 34 (6.8) | 158 (31.6) |
| I notify my doctor/pharmacist before starting to take any herbal supplements, traditional medicines or multiple vitamins | 184 (36.8) | 48 (9.6) | 268 (53.6) |
| The health professionals providing my care know enough about me and my medicines | 301 (60.4) | 59 (11.8) | 138 (27.7) |
| 2: Practical difficulties (Items = 7, Mean (SD) = 22.4 (5)) | |||
| I find getting my prescriptions from the doctor difficult | 42 (8.4) | 31 (6.2) | 425 (85.3) |
| I find getting my medicine from the pharmacist difficult | 260 (52.1) | 21 (4.2) | 218 (43.7) |
| I am comfortable with the times I should take my medicines | 313 (62.6) | 39 (7.8) | 148 (29.6) |
| I am concerned that I may forget to take my medicines | 451 (90.2) | 19 (3.8) | 30 (6) |
| It is easy to keep to my medicines routine | 198 (39.6) | 47 (9.4) | 255 (51) |
| I find using my medicines difficult | 287 (57.6) | 39 (7.8) | 172 (34.5) |
| I have to put a lot of planning and thought into taking my medicines | 286 (57.2) | 28 (5.6) | 186 (37.2) |
| 3: Cost-related burden (Items = 3, Mean (SD) = 9.2 (3.1)) | |||
| I worry about paying for my medicines | 346 (69.5) | 23 (4.6) | 129 (25.9) |
| I sometimes have to choose between buying basic essentials or medicines | 130 (26.2) | 89 (17.9) | 277 (55.8) |
| I have to pay more than I can afford for my medicines | 132 (26.7) | 97 (19.6) | 266 (53.7) |
| 4: Side effect burden (Items = 3, Mean (SD = 10.8 (3.1)) | |||
| The side effects I get are sometimes worse than the problem for which I take medicines | 252 (50.4) | 73 (14.6) | 175 (35) |
| The side effects I get from my medicines interfere with my day-to-day life (e.g. Work, housework, sleep) | 325 (65.3) | 102 (20.5) | 71 (14.3) |
| The side effects I get from my medicines adversely affect my well-being | 288 (57.6) | 110 (22) | 102 (20.4) |
| 5: Lack of effectiveness (Items = 6, Mean (SD) = 14.4 (3.2)) | |||
| I am satisfied with the effectiveness of my medicines | 351 (70.2) | 51 (10.2) | 98 (19.6) |
| My medicines prevent my condition getting worse | 407 (81.4) | 72 (14.4) | 21 (4.2) |
| My medicines live up to my expectations | 350 (70) | 105 (21) | 45 (9) |
| My medicines allow me to live my life as I want to | 309 (62) | 107 (21.5) | 82 (16.5) |
| My medicines are working | 359 (71.9) | 86 (17.2) | 54 (10.8) |
| The side effects are worth it for the benefits I get from my medicines | 263 (52.6) | 105 (21) | 132 (26.4) |
| 6: Attitudes/Concerns about medicine use (Items = 7, Mean (SD) = 27.7 (5.4)) | |||
| I worry that I have to take several medicines at the same time | 374 (74.8) | 24 (4.8) | 102 (20.4) |
| I would like more say in the brands of medicines I used | 398 (79.8) | 56 (11.2) | 45 (9) |
| I feel I need more information about my medicines | 422 (84.6) | 14 (2.8) | 63 (12.6) |
| I am concerned about possible damaging long term effects of taking medicines | 357 (71.5) | 33 (6.6) | 109 (21.8) |
| I am concerned that I am too reliant on my medicines | 383 (76.8) | 51 (10.2) | 65 (13) |
| I worry that my medicines may interact with each other | 374 (74.8) | 27 (5.4) | 99 (19.8) |
| I am concerned that my medicines will interact with my herbal supplements/traditional medicines or types of food | 306 (61.2) | 32 (6.4) | 162 (32.4) |
| 7: Impact/Interference to day-to-day life (Items = 5, Mean (SD) = 17.1 (4.6)) | |||
| My medicines interfere with my social or leisure activities | 307 (61.4) | 86 (17.2) | 107 (21.4) |
| My medicines interfere with my sexual life | 224 (44.8) | 167 (33.4) | 109 (21.8) |
| Taking my medicines affects my driving | 201 (40.4) | 58 (11.6) | 239 (48) |
| My medicines interfere with my social relationships | 247 (49.4) | 98 (19.6) | 155 (31) |
| Taking my medicines causes me problems with daily tasks (such as work, housework, hobbies) | 274 (54.8) | 92 (18.4) | 134 (26.8) |
| 8: Control/Autonomy to vary regimen (Items = 3, Mean (SD) = 9 (2.9)) | |||
| I can vary the dose of the medicines I take | 220 (44) | 47 (9.4) | 233 (46.6) |
| I can choose whether or not to take my medicines | 210 (42.1) | 58 (11.6) | 231 (46.3) |
| I can vary the times I take my medicines | 176 (35.2) | 80 (16) | 244 (48.8) |