Table 2.
Pharmaceutical pictograms and percentage of participants’ comprehension
| Images | Pictogram ID | Pictogram Meaning | Understand n (%) | 5-point Likert Agreement Scale (After reading the text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 USP | Take this medicine with meals | 14 (33.33) | 4.55 |
|
2 FIP | Do not take this medicine if breastfeeding | 16 (38.10) | 3.19 |
|
3 USP | Keep this medicine out of the reach of children | 18 (42.86) | 3.98 |
|
4 New | If you are pregnant, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine | 19 (45.24) | 4.02 |
|
5 New | Prescription only medicine | 18 (42.86) | 3.83 |
|
6 FIP | Take 2 times a day | 16 (38.10) | 3.93 |
|
7 FIP | Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine | 21 (50.00) | 3.64 |
|
8 USP | Do not break or crush tablets or open capsules | 9 (21.43) | 2.83 |
|
9 USP | Take medicine at night | 20 (47.62) | 4.21 |
|
10 New | Do not take this medicine continuously for more than 7 days | 15 (35.71) | 3.86 |
|
11 (Van Beusekom et al., 201718) | Do not store warmer than 30°C | 5 (11.9) | 3.12 |
|
12 FIP | Do not take this medicine, if pregnant | 30 (71.43) | 4.50 |
|
13 FIP | Take 3 times a day | 29 (69.04) | 4.26 |