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Table 5 Patterns of loss to follow up or treatment interruption, follow-up frequency and adherence to planned appointments

From: Cardiovascular Disease among Syrian refugees: a descriptive study of patients in two Médecins Sans Frontières clinics in northern Lebanon

Loss to follow up

Total (n = 1,286)

No return after 1st visit

138 (10.7%)

One or more treatment interruption

743 (58%)

More than one interruption

157 (12.2%)

Lost to follow up at end of study period

510 (39.7%)