Table 1 Descriptive statistics of items included in the original version of the ATTOGEN questionnaire only
Item | Item description (ordinal variables) | Mean (SD) score | Median score (IQR)a |
I | “I am satisfied with the information I have regarding generic medicines” | 2.781 (1.369) | 3 (2) |
II | “I have noted substantial differences between brand-name and generic medicines” | 3.164 (1.107) | 3 (1) |
III | “I am skeptical about generic medicines because of their lower price” | 3.647 (1.074) | 4 (1) |
IV | “I believe that generics were invented and promoted in order to resolve the financial crisis of social security institutions at the expense of citizens” | 3.267 (1.251) | 3 (2) |
V | “Among two generic medicines, I would trust more the one that is manufactured in Greece” | 2.216 (0.967) | 2 (2) |
Item description (categorical variables) | N (%) | ||
VI | “I know if my current medications include generic medicines” | ||
Yes | 375 (38.03%) | ||
No | 24 (2.43%) | ||
I am not taking medications at the moment | 587 (59.53%) | ||