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aged 65 years or below (Group A) (N = 45)

early-stage elderly individuals (Group B) (N = 52)

late-stage elderly individuals aged 75 years or over (Group C) (N = 53)

1) In accordance with the doctor’s instructions, I comply with the number of times, quantity and time of taking the medicine.

3.77 ± 0.42

3.85 ± 0.50

3.91 ± 0.35

2) I make sure to take medications even when my blood pressure is stable.

3.77 ± 0.47

3.92 ± 0.29

3.87 ± 0.39

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3) When I take medicine, I take it with water or I dissolve the medicine in my mouth.

3.53 ± 0.82

3.73 ± 0.68

3.75 ± 0.55

4) I don’t miss taking any medication.

3.66 ± 0.47

3.77 ± 0.50

3.87 ± 0.39

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5) I exert effort and adjust my environment so that I do not forget to take medicine.

3.26 ± 0.91

3.44 ± 0.85

3.70 ± 0.69

6) When I notice that I have forgotten to drink medicine, I will assess based on the time whether I should drink medicine or not.

3.18 ± 0.87

3.04 ± 1.02

3.38 ± 0.96

7) When my body shows some kind of symptoms, I can seek a consultation at the hospital early or can contact.

3.36 ± 0.78

3.29 ± 0.95

3.51 ± 0.89

Total score

24.5 ± 3.11

25.0 ± 2.45

25.9 ± 2.36