Table 2 Scores for items on the 12-item Medication Adherence Scale (n = 328)
Mean | SD | |
|---|---|---|
Medication compliance | 13.31 | 2.35 |
1) Over the past 3 weeks, I have taken the prescribed daily dosage of my medication. | 4.59 | 0.84 |
2) Over the past 3 weeks, I have followed the instructions about when or how often to take my medication. | 4.47 | 0.89 |
3) I have stopped taking medication based on my own judgment (not including times when I forgot to take my medication) | 4.26 | 1.14 |
Collaboration with healthcare providers | 11.16 | 2.82 |
4) I feel comfortable asking my healthcare provider about my medication. | 3.63 | 1.13 |
5) My healthcare provider understands when I tell him/her about my preferences in medication taking. | 3.62 | 1.10 |
6) My healthcare provider understands when I explain to him/her about my past medication including previous allergic reactions. | 3.91 | 1.08 |
Willingness to access and use information about medication | 10.97 | 2.50 |
7) I understand both the effects and the side effects of my medication. | 3.86 | 0.91 |
8) I report side effects, allergic reactions, or unusual symptoms caused by the medication. | 3.87 | 1.05 |
9) I personally search for and collect information that I want about my medicine. | 3.23 | 1.23 |
Acceptance to take medication and how taking medication fits patient’s lifestyle | 11.43 | 2.14 |
10) I accept the necessity of taking medication in the prescribed manner to treat my illness. | 4.09 | 0.84 |
11) Taking medication is part of my everyday life, just like eating or brushing my teeth. | 4.30 | 0.93 |
12) I sometimes get annoyed that I have to keep taking medicine every day. | 3.03 | 1.28 |