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Table 2 Medication-related knowledge, administration practice and adherence of caregivers

From: Medication-related knowledge, administration practice and adherence among caregivers of chronically ill children in Malaysia

Variables

Correct /Appropriate

n (%); n = 141

Knowing the names of medications

66 (46.8)

Maintaining a record for medication administration

61 (43.3)

Overall medication-related knowledge

Adequate

104 (71.6)

Inadequate

40 (28.4)

Individual aspect of medication-related knowledge

 Knowing the indications

116 (82.3)

 Knowing the time and frequency of administration

130 (92.2)

 Knowing the device for administration

119 (100)

 Not involving a device

22

 Knowing the dosage

131 (92.9)

Overall practices of medication administration

Appropriate

117 (83.0)

Inappropriate

24 (17.0)

 Always communicating with partners (n = 82)

72 (87.8)

 Accurate dosage measurement for oral liquid medication (n = 49)

43 (87.8)

 Appropriate method of medication preparation

137 (97.2)

 Appropriate technique of administration

139 (98.6)

 Appropriate date of last dose administration

133 (94.3)

 Appropriate dosage

139 (98.6)

Medication adherence report scale (MARS)

Not adherent (<  27 Scores)

24 (17.0)

Adherent

117 (83.0)