Questionnaire survey to identify meal habits which influence adherence to oral 5‐aminosalicylic acid regimens in patients with ulcerative colitis

Aim Patient adherence to oral 5‐aminosalicylic acid (5‐ASA) therapy is key for the induction and maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitis (UC). We conducted a questionnaire survey of meal habits among patients with UC to determine which meal habits influence adherence to oral 5‐ASA regimens. Methods The anonymous questionnaire, including information on basic demographics, disease status, 5‐ASA use, and patient lifestyle, was given to outpatients receiving oral 5‐ASA for UC between January 2019 and April 2019 at Gifu University Hospital. Results A total of 101 patients replied to the questionnaire. Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that “Often skipping a meal” and “Multiple dose regimen” were factors in decreased adherence (