Table 4.
Cox Proportional-Hazard Analysis of Covariates Influencing Poor Adherence to Statin Treatment (Break in Treatment of 90 Days) in Patients Receiving Glucose Lowering Medication
| Covariates | Hazard Ratio | 95% CI | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age – per 10 years | 0.85 | 0. 83 - 0.87 | <.0001 |
| Male sex | 1.15 | 1.11 - 1.19 | <.0001 |
| 1997 – 1999 | 1 | ||
| 2000 – 2002 | 0.95 | 0.94 – 0.97 | <.0001 |
| 2003 – 2005 | 0.89 | 0.88 - 0.90 | <.0001 |
| 2006 | 0.74 | 0.75 - 0.76 | <.0001 |
| Previous MIa | 0.80 | 0.75 - 0.85 | <.0001 |
| Previous stroke | 0.91 | 0.84 – 0.98 | 0.009 |
| Insulin treatment | 0.91 | 0.85 - 0.97 | 0.005 |
| Income (highest quartile) | 1 | ||
| Income 3rd quartile | 1.03 | 0.98 - 1.84 | 0.11 |
| Income 2nd quartile | 1.07 | 1.03 - 1.12 | 0.002 |
| Income lowest quartile | 1.09 | 1.03 - 1.15 | 0.002 |
a
MI is myocardial infarction.