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Table 5 Reasons for missed doses (multiple answers) (n=39)

From: Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) during the early months of treatment in rural Zambia: influence of demographic characteristics and social surroundings of patients

 

n(%)

Long distance to health facilities

21 (53.8)

Not enough food

20 (51.3)

Were busy with other things like work etc.

15 (38.5)

Felt depressed, overwhelmed, hopelessness

5 (12.8)

Forgot

4 (10.3)

Felt sick or ill

3 (7.7)

Ran out of pills

2 (5.1)

Traditional prohibition

2 (5.1)

Felt asleep or slept through dose tine

1 (2.6)

Had a change in daily routine

1 (2.6)

Had problem taking pills at specific times with meals

1 (2.6)

Sold out the pills

1 (2.6)