Table 2 Responses to individual statements in the C-LMQ-3 and 8 domains score (n = 430)
Statements /domains | Agree/ Strongly Agree N (%) | Neutral opinion N (%) | Disagree/ Strongly Disagree N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Practical difficulties (6 items; Mean (SD) = 17.2 (2.5)) | |||
I find getting my prescriptions from the doctor difficult | 113 (26.2) | 134(31.2) | 183(42.6) |
I am comfortable with the times I should take my medicines | 262(60.9) | 93(21.6) | 75(17.5) |
I am concerned that I may forget to take my medicines | 207(48.1) | 132(30.7) | 91(21.2) |
It is easy to keep my medicines routine | 250(58.1) | 123(28.6) | 57(13.3) |
I find using my medicines difficult (e.g.: taking the medication from the package, keeping in mind the precautions for medication use, etc.). | 216(50.2) | 71(16.5) | 143(33.3) |
I have to put a lot of planning and thought into taking my medicines | 107(24.9) | 163(37.9) | 160(37.2) |
lack of effectiveness (5 items; Mean (SD) = 13.3 (2.6)) | |||
My medicines prevent my condition getting worse | 219(50.9) | 160(37.2) | 51(11.9) |
My medicines live up to my expectations | 208(48.4) | 164(38.1) | 58(13.5) |
My medicines allow me to live my life as I want to | 205(47.7) | 102(23.7) | 123(18.6) |
My medicines are working | 232(54.0) | 114(26.5) | 84(19.5) |
The side effects are worth it for the benefits I get from my medicines | 181(42.1) | 159(37.0) | 90(20.9) |
Cost-related burden (3 items; Mean (SD) = 9.4 (2.3)) | |||
I worry about paying for my medicines | 229(53.3) | 91(21.1) | 110(25.6) |
I sometimes have to choose between buying basic essentials or medicines | 103(24.0) | 143(33.3) | 184(42.8) |
I have to pay more than I can afford for my medicines. | 167(38.8) | 161(37.4) | 102(23.8) |
Communication/relationships with HCPs (5 items; Mean (SD) = 13.6 (3.4)) | |||
I trust the judgement of my doctor(s) in choosing medicines for me. | 293(68.1) | 49(11.4) | 88(20.5) |
My doctor(s) listen to my opinions about my medicines | 218(50.7) | 99(23.0) | 113(26.3) |
My doctor takes my concerns about side effects seriously. | 164(38.1) | 145(33.7) | 121(28.1) |
I get enough information about my medicines from my doctor(s) | 256(59.5) | 90(21.0) | 84(19.5) |
The health professionals providing my care know enough about me and my medicines | 159(37.0) | 160(37.2) | 111(25.8) |
Concerns about medicine use (7 items; Mean (SD) = 21.8 (4.1)) | |||
I worry that I have to take several medicines at the same time | 213(49.5) | 73(17.0) | 144(33.5) |
I would like more say in the brands of medicines I use | 203(47.2) | 70(16.3) | 157(36.5) |
I feel I need more information about my medicines | 204(47.4) | 138(32.1) | 88(20.5) |
I am concerned about possible damaging long-term effects of taking medicines | 194(45.1) | 50(11.6) | 186(43.3) |
I am concerned that I am too reliant on my medicines | 178(41.4) | 129(30.0) | 123(28.6) |
I am concerned that my medicines interact with eating habits (other food, alcohol, drinks, etc.). | 101(23.5) | 129(30.0) | 200(46.5) |
I worry that my medicines may interact with each other | 150(34.9) | 171(39.8) | 109(25.3) |
Side-effect-burden (4 items; Mean (SD) = 11.9 (1.9)) | |||
The side effects I get are sometimes worse than the problems for which I take my medicines | 205(47.7) | 152(35.3) | 73(17.0) |
The side effects that I get from my medicines interfere with my day to day life | 143(33.3) | 149(34.7) | 138(32.1) |
The side effects I get from my medicines are bothersome | 147(34.2) | 173(40.2) | 110(25.6) |
The side effects I get from my medicines adversely affect my wellbeing | 70(16.3) | 106(24.6) | 254(59.1) |
Interference to day-to-day life (6 items; Mean (SD) = 17.4 (2.6)) | |||
My medicines interfere with my social or leisure activities | 109(25.3) | 256(59.6) | 65(15.1) |
Taking medicines affects my going out (walking, Cycling, driving, etc.) | 81(18.8) | 159(37.0) | 190(44.2) |
My medicines interfere with my social relationships with (family, friends, colleagues) | 64(14.9) | 132(30.7) | 234(54.4) |
Taking medicines causes problems with daily tasks | 135(31.4) | 218(50.7) | 77(17.9) |
My medicines interfere with my sexual life | 79(18.4) | 135(31.4) | 216(50.2) |
My life revolves around using medicines | 170(39.5) | 193(44.9) | 67(15.6) |
Autonomy/control (3 items; Mean (SD) = 8.5 (2.2)) | |||
I can vary the dose of the medicines I take | 231(53.7) | 133(30.9) | 66(15.4) |
I can choose whether or not to take my medicines | 181(42.1) | 100(23.3) | 149(43.6) |
I can vary the times I take my medicines | 154(35.8) | 147(34.2) | 129(30.0) |