Characteristics | IFA in blister packaging n = 478 | IFA in loose packaging n = 474 |
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First follow up visit or return visit (week 4) | ||
Participants who returned for first follow up visit | 361 | 355 |
Participants who returned within 30 days [n (%)] | 250 (52.3) | 242 (51.1) |
Balance of pills counted on first return visit [mean ± SD] | 3.5 ± 3.9 | 3.5 ± 4.6 |
100% adherence among participants on first return visit [n (%)] | 194 (40.6) | 185 (39.0) |
90% adherence among participants on first return visit [n (%)] | 220 (46.4) | 220 (46.0) |
Second follow up visit (week 8) | ||
Participants who returned for followed up at second visit (8 week) | 301 (60.3) | 271 (55.3) |
Balance of pill count on second return visit [mean ± SD] | 2.6 ± 3.3 | 2.9 ± 3.7 |
100% adherence among participants on second return visit [n (%)] | 248 (51.9) | 222 (46.8) |
90% adherence among participants returning on second visit [n (%)] | 286 (59.8) | 268 (56.5) |