Predicting Intentions to Take Medication in Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Moderating Role of Subjective Norms

Aim: The present study aimed to assess medication adherence intentions in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. Method: The sample consisted of 147 patients with pulmonary TB, taken from Gulab Devi Chest Hospital, Lahore. Demographic information questionnaire and clinical/ Performa and Urdu Translated Theory of Planned Behavior Questionnaire was used for assessment. The statistical analysis were used to Descriptive statistics, pearson correlation, regression and moderation analysis were used to assess statistical significance between variables Results: The results showed that Monthly family income, Attitude towards medication, Subjective norms and Perceived behavioral control significantly positively related with Intentions to take medication. Regression moderation analysis showed that Subjective Norms significantly moderate the relationship between Perceived behavioral control and Intentions. Furthermore, Linear Regression for indirect measures (Behavioral beliefs, normative belief and Control beliefs) showed that behavioral beliefs positive predicted Attitude towards taking medication. Motivation to Comply significantly predicted Subjective norms. Finally, there was significant relationship between Perceived behavioral control and control beliefs. Conclusion: Results of the current study highlighted that people perceive social pressure from their significant others regarding taking medication.