Table 2. Various adherence measures by living arrangements.
| Outcomes by living situation | Living alone; own home (n = 424) | With spouse/relatives/others (n = 1932) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Median (IQR) follow-up in years | 2.6 (2.6) | 2.9 (2.9) | 0.08 |
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| Follow up appointment attendance, % | < 0.001 | ||
| ≥ 80% | 86 | 92 | |
| < 80% | 14 | 8 | |
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| Status at end of AP trial*, % | 0.04 | ||
| On assigned AP | 84 | 88 | |
| Off assigned AP per patient request | 5 | 4 | |
| Withdrew consent or lost to-follow-up | 11 | 8 | |
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| Mean pill count compliance while on assigned AP, % | 0.003 | ||
| 80-110% | 90 | 94 | |
| < 80% or > 110% | 10 | 6 | |
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| Reports taking assigned AP as directed, % | 0.003 | ||
| ≥ 80% of follow-ups | 90 | 94 | |
| < 80% of follow-ups | 10 | 6 | |
*
On assigned AP group includes participants who permanently discontinued study medication during trial due to endpoint, other medical reason, or medication intolerance.