Table 3 Factors associated with non-adherence listed by patients
Reasons for non-adherence | n* | % |
|---|---|---|
1. Symptoms have been relieved and it is not necessary to continue treatment | 22 | 26.83 |
2. Disease conditions have not been alleviated after treatment and the drugs seem to be ineffective | 6 | 7.32 |
3. Treatment is not necessary as I am so old | 7 | 8.54 |
4. I am working busy | 5 | 6.10 |
5. Treatment course is too long and the dose is too large | 13 | 15.85 |
6. I always forget to take drugs | 11 | 13.41 |
7. Adverse drug reactions are severe | 31 | 37.80 |
8. I worry about my body damaged by anti-tuberculosis drugs | 13 | 15.85 |
9. Appetite is influenced after taking drugs | 8 | 9.76 |
10. Other diseases cause interruption | 13 | 15.85 |
11. Migration | 8 | 9.76 |
12. Following doctor's advices | 9 | 10.98 |
13. Following other's suggestions | 4 | 4.88 |
14. I am not satisfied with health-care services | 2 | 2.44 |
15. Financial difficulty and higher medical cost | 13 | 15.85 |
16. Other reasons | 19 | 23.17 |