Table 2 Associations between the numbers of correct matches of brand names with active substances in relation to different factors (n = 209)
0–2 matches | 3–4 matches | p value* | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex | |||
Female | 86 (62.3%) | 52 (37.7%) | 0.015 |
Male | 56 (78.9%) | 15 (21.1%) | |
Age group | |||
18–39 years | 68 (64.2%) | 38 (35.8%) | 0.327 |
40–59 years | 41 (68.3%) | 19 (31.7%) | |
≥ 60 years | 33 (76.7%) | 10 (23.3%) | |
Educational level | |||
Lower | 88 (62.0%) | 54 (38.0%) | 0.006 |
Higher | 28 (41.8%) | 39 (58.2%) | |
Frequency of OTC analgesic use | |||
At least weekly | 27 (71.1%) | 11 (28.9%) | 0.650 |
Less than weekly | 115 (67.3%) | 56 (32.7%) | |
Been offered generic substitution of prescription drugs | |||
No | 59 (77.6%) | 17 (22.4%) | 0.023 |
Yes | 83 (62.4%) | 50 (37.6%) | |
Choice of OTC analgesic | |||
Generic brand | 92 (63.4%) | 53 (36.6%) | 0.036 |
Original brand | 50 (78.1%) | 14 (21.9%) | |