Influence of third parties
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1 |
Before using medication on my own, I seek information from friends/family. |
2 |
When using medication on my own, in the presence of a drug reaction, I seek information from family/friends. |
3 |
I intend to take medication on my own because I trust the opinion of friends/neighbors/family. |
4 |
I use medication on my own because it is recommended by friends/neighbors/family. |
Subject interference in therapy
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5 |
I would intend to discontinue use of the medication prescribed by the doctor if symptoms improved. |
6 |
I would intend to suspend the use of the medication prescribed by the doctor and use it at another time. |
7 |
I reduce the dose of the medication the doctor or nurse prescribed when symptoms improve. |
8 |
I increase the dose of the medication the doctor or nurse prescribed when I realize that I am not improving. |
9 |
I stop using medication on my own when I feel better. |
10 |
I have already reduced the number of days of treatment. |
Medication literacy
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11 |
Before using medication on my own, I read the information in the leaflet. |
12 |
Before using medication on my own, I read the information on the label. |
13 |
Before using medication on my own, I assess the appropriate dose to be taken. |
14 |
Before using medication on my own, I ask my questions in the leaflet. |
15 |
Before using medication on my own, I follow the instructions contained in the leaflet regarding the number of days to use the medication. |
16 |
When taking medication on my own, I know how to calculate the dose. |
17 |
Before using medication on my own, I understand the information contained in its leaflet. |
Attitudes and behaviors
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18 |
Before using medication on my own, I follow my previous experience with the same medication. |
19 |
Before using medication on my own, I follow previous medical prescriptions. |
20 |
I intend to take medication on my own because it relieves the symptoms quickly. |
21 |
I intend to take medication on my own because it has the desired effect. |
22 |
I intend to take medication on my own because I do not need a medical appointment. |
23 |
I intend to take medication on my own because I have it at home. |
24 |
I intend to take medication on my own even without knowing how to identify adverse reactions. |
25 |
I intend to take medication on my own even without medical, pharmacist or nurse advice. |
26 |
I have taken medication on my own for the last three months. |
27 |
I use medication on my own when I do not need a prescription from the pharmacy. |
28 |
I use medication on my own even when prescription retention is required at the pharmacy. |
29 |
I use medication on my own because I have previous treatment experience. |
30 |
I use medication on my own because I have old prescriptions. |
31 |
I use medication on my own because I have medication stored at home. |
32 |
I use medication on my own because it is quicker to solve my health problems. |
33 |
I use medication on my own because I do not need guidance from healthcare professionals. |
34 |
I use more than one medication on my own at the same time. |
35 |
I use antibiotics on my own. |