Table II: The agreement score for each question by expert panel (n= 48) included in the first draft of the AAMQ after conducting the first round of the Delphi technique. Table II: The agreement score for each question by expert panel (n= 48) included in the first draft of the AAMQ after conducting the first round of the Delphi technique.
The items included in the first round of the Delphi technique (n= 31). The overall agreement score.
I decide not to take my medication.* 66.7%
I think I do not need my medication. 75%
I think my medication is not effective. 77.2%
I take natural products because they are better than medication in treating my asthma.* 66.7%
I do not take my medication because I dislike using corticosteroids. 81.3%
I am careless at times about taking my medication.* 56.3%
I alter the dose (use less or more than the prescribed dose). * 64.6%
I stop taking my medication for a while. * 64.6%
I stop taking my medication when I am feeling well. 93.8%
I miss doses if taking the medication interferes with my work routine. * 68.7%
I stop taking my medication because they interfere with my daily routine. 41.7%
I stop taking my medication when I leave home or travel or during holidays and weekends. * 60.4%
I stop taking my medication because I feel worse after taking them. 43.7%
I stop taking my medication when I am sad or nervous. 37.5%
I stop taking my medication when I am sick (having a cold or a flu). 39.7%
I stop taking my medication when I am around people because I feel embarrassed.* 60.4%
I stop taking my medication because they disturb my sleep. 41.7%
I stop taking my medication out of fear of potential side effects. 85.4%
I stop taking my inhaler out of fear that it might cause addiction. 72.9%
I take my medication only when I feel breathless. 81.3%
I forget taking my medication. 83.4%
I need someone to remind me to take my medication. 33.4%
I do not take my medication as I run out of them. * 54.2%
I cannot afford my medication. 79.2%
I do not take my medication because of insurance problems. * 66.7%
I stop taking my medication because it is hard for me to stick to my treatment plan.* 50%
I stop taking my medication because I have multiple medications to take. 73%
I stop taking my medication because my doctor does not understand my asthma. 20.9%
I stop taking my inhaler because I did not understand my doctor/pharmacist instructions on how to use it. 75%
I do not take my inhaler as I find it difficult to use it. 77.1%
I do not use my inhaler correctly although I know how. 29.2%
Items included in the second round of the Delphi technique. * Items included in the second round of the Delphi technique.