Table 4.
Multivariable Logistic Regression Model of Factors Associated with Patient’s Prescribed a Potentially Inappropriate Primarily Renally Cleared Medication*
| Factor | Adjusted OR | 95% CI (n = 1304) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 65–74 | 1.00 | — |
| 75–84 | 2.32 | 1.40–3.83 |
| 85+ | 4.24 | 2.42–7.43 |
| Black Race | 1.29 | 0.78–2.15 |
| Female Gender | 2.11 | 0.75–5.99 |
| Education | ||
| Below high school | 1.00 | referent |
| High school | 0.91 | 0.62–1.34 |
| Above high school | 0.61 | 0.36–1.03 |
| N/A | 2.28 | 0.43–12.0 |
| Body Mass Index | ||
| Underweight | 0.96 | 0.52–1.78 |
| Normal | 1.00 | referent |
| Overweight | 0.64 | 0.42–0.96 |
| Obese | 0.26 | 0.14–0.50 |
| Charlson Comorbidity Index (for each unit increase) | 1.09 | 1.01–1.19 |
CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio; N/A, not available.
*
Hosmer and Lemeshow Goodness-of-fit test P value =.34 (df =8).