Never-users | |
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What are some reasons you never started DMARDs? | |
Never heard of DMARDs | 17 (26.2%) |
Never been offered DMARDs | 35 (53.8%) |
Do not need DMARDs | 10 (15.4%) |
Afraid of DMARRD side effects | 13 (20.0%) |
Taking too many other medications | 8 (12.3%) |
Do not see physicians often | 1 (1.5%) |
Other medical problems take precedence | 2 (3.1%) |
Inconvenience | 1 (1.5%) |
What are some reasons you would use a DMARD? | |
Stops joint damage | 1 (1.5%) |
Relieves pain or swelling | 12 (18.5%) |
Physician recommendation | 8 (12.3%) |
If rheumatoid arthritis worsens | 1 (1.5%) |
If the DMARD has no side effects | 1 (1.5%) |
Have you ever talked to a physician about any DMARDs? | |
Yes | 9 (13.8%) |
No | 56 (86.2%) |
Have you ever looked up information about DMARDs? | |
Yes | 1 (1.5%) |
No | 64 (98.5%) |
Do you know anything about DMARDs in general? | |
Side effects | 11 (16.9%) |
Benefits | 1 (1.5%) |
Method of administration | 1 (1.5%) |
Nothing | 53 (81.5%) |
Total missing | 2 |