Comparison of Beliefs of Respondents Who Had Previously Been Advised on Proper Medication Disposal With Those Who Had Not
| Beliefs about Medication Disposal | Previously Given Advice on Medication Disposal by a Medical Provider | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes Number (%) | No Number (%) | ||
| It is acceptable to dispose of unused or expired medications by (number): | |||
| Rinsing down a sink (298) | .06 | ||
| Yes | 10 (17.2) | 53 (22.1) | |
| No | 37 (63.8) | 112 (46.7) | |
| Unsure | 11 (19.0) | 75 (31.3) | |
| Storing in the house (298) | .01 | ||
| Yes | 7 (11.9) | 38 (15.9) | |
| No | 50 (84.7) | 161 (67.4) | |
| Unsure | 2 (3.4) | 40 (16.7) | |
| Returning to a pharmacy (298) | <.001 | ||
| Yes | 54 (91.5) | 144 (60.3) | |
| No | 4 (6.8) | 33 (13.8) | |
| Unsure | 1 (1.7) | 62 (25.9) | |
| Flushing down a toilet (298) | .14 | ||
| Yes | 18 (30.5) | 89 (37.2) | |
| No | 32 (54.2) | 96 (40.2) | |
| Unsure | 9 (15.3) | 54 (22.6) | |
| Returning to a health care provider (298) | <.001 | ||
| Yes | 44 (74.6) | 113 (47.3) | |
| No | 12 (20.3) | 44 (18.4) | |
| Unsure | 3 (5.1) | 82 (34.3) | |