Table I: The AAMQ-V1 items with their original source. |
Table I: The
AAMQ-V1 items with their original source. |
Items from previously published adherence questionnaires |
Items
added by the research team |
I decide not to take my medication (18,20,42). |
I think I do not need
my medication. |
I am careless at times about taking my medication (14,33). |
I think my
medication is not effective. |
I alter the dose (use less or more than the prescribed dose) (14,28). |
I take natural products because they are better than medication in
treating my asthma. |
I stop taking my medication for a while (20). |
I do not take my
medication because I dislike using corticosteroids. |
I stop taking my medication when I am feeling well (14,18,28,42). |
I
stop taking my medication when I am around people because I feel
embarrassed. |
I miss doses if taking the medication interferes with my work routine
(28). |
I stop taking my medication because they disturb my
sleep. |
I stop taking my medication because they interfere with my daily routine
(28). |
I stop taking my inhaler out of fear that it might cause
addiction. |
I stop taking my medication when I leave home or travel or during
holidays and weekends (28,33). |
I do not take my medication because of
insurance problems. |
I stop taking my medication because I feel worse after taking them (33). |
I stop taking my medication because I have multiple medications to
take. |
I stop taking my medication when I am sad or nervous (28). |
I stop
taking my medication because my doctor does not understand my
asthma. |
I stop taking my medication when I am sick (having a cold or a flu)
(43). |
I stop taking my inhaler because I did not understand my
doctor/pharmacist instructions on how to use it. |
I stop taking my medication out of fear of potential side effects (28). |
I do not take my inhaler as I find it difficult to use
it. |
I take my medication only when I feel breathless (20). |
I do not use my
inhaler correctly although I know how. |
I forget taking my medication (12,14,18,28,42). |
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I need someone to remind me to take my medication (43). |
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I do not take my medication as I run out of them (18,42). |
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I cannot afford my medication (28). |
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I stop taking my medication because it is hard for me to stick to my
treatment plan (33). |
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