Table 4 Distribution of areas of assessment during dispensing and post-dispensing advice
Areas of assessment (advise) | Frequency (n = 248) | Percentage (100%) |
|---|---|---|
Advice on how to take anti-malarials | ||
 Accurate direction | 103 | 58.5 |
 Inaccurate direction | 145 | 41.5 |
Taking after meals | ||
 After meals | 237 | 95.6 |
 Before meals | 11 | 4.4 |
Completion of full course | ||
 Advised | 220 | 88.7 |
 Not advised | 28 | 11.3 |
Risk of side effects | ||
 Advised | 53 | 21.4 |
 Not advised | 195 | 78.6 |
Labelling | ||
Labelling in ink | ||
 Yes | 230 | 92.7 |
 No | 18 | 7.3 |
Clear instruction | ||
 Clear | 216 | 87.1 |
 Not clear | 32 | 12.9 |
Legibility to client | ||
 Legible | 223 | 89.9 |
 Illegible | 25 | 10.1 |
Label captured | ||
 Quantity of drugs dispensed | ||
  Yes | 226 | 91.1 |
  No | 22 | 8.9 |
 Frequency of administration | ||
  Yes | 219 | 88.3 |
  No | 29 | 11.7 |
 Exact time to take the drug | ||
  Yes | 29 | 11.7 |
  No | 219 | 88.3 |
 Duration of administration | ||
  Yes | 191 | 77.0 |
  No | 57 | 23.0 |