Adherence to antiviral treatment among people living with chronic hepatitis B: A global survey

Table 1 Survey questions on dimensions of treatment adherence

Q: In order to better understand the medical challenges that you may face as a person living with chronic hepatitis B, please rate the following statements from (not at all challenging, a little bit challenging, somewhat challenging, very challenging, and extremely challenging)	Cost of blood tests and ultrasounds
	Cost of doctor visits every 6 months
	Cost of medication to control my hepatitis B
	Lack of health insurance or a prescription plan
	Finding a doctor who knows how to manage my hepatitis B
	Going for medical check-ups every 6 months
Q: Please rate the following statements from (not at all challenging, a little bit challenging, somewhat challenging, very challenging, and extremely challenging); because of my chronic hepatitis B diagnosis	I feel less productive
	Managing fatigue is a challenge
	I worry that my relationships with family and friends are negatively affected
	I worry that my ability to do my job is negatively affected
	I worry that I will transmit the virus to someone else
	I fear that I will face discrimination (for example, lose my job or not get accepted into a school)
	I fear that I could develop liver cancer
	I fear that I will live a shorter life
	I feel shame
	I feel like avoiding others
	I feel that others avoid me
	I feel life is less enjoyable
	I feel shame
	I feel like avoiding others
	I feel that others avoid me
	I feel life is less enjoyable
Q: What challenges do you face regarding your hepatitis B medication?	Not wanting to take a pill every day because it reminds me of my chronic condition