Table 3 Participant Medication Adherence Scale (MAS) items at public health facilities of Sidama zone, South Ethiopia, from March to April 2011, (N = 531)
Medication Adherence Scale | Yes (1) | No (0) |
|---|---|---|
(MAS) score* | ||
Forgot to take medication | 97(18.3%) | 434(81.7%) |
Careless about taking medication | 24(4.5%) | 507(95.5%) |
When feeling better, stopped taking medicine | 23(4.3%) | 508(95.7%) |
When feeling worse, stopped taking medicine | 40(7.5%) | 491(92.5%) |