Using descriptive statistics, patho-physiological and psychosocial characteristics
were given. Independent t-tests were used to assess the gender effects.
Pairwise correlations were used to examine the relationships between presenting
circumstances, psychosocial characteristics, medication compliance beliefs and selfreported
medication compliance behaviours.
All positive coping strategies and self-regulation were associated with positive
intentions in medication compliance. Males were more inclined towards proactive
coping and self-regulatory strategies than were females. Increased depressive
symptoms were linked to carelessness in compliance. A belief in medication
compliance was associated with a reduced likelihood of carelessness