Table 3.
Univariate and multivariate predictors of sub-optimal adherence to HIV Medication (any missed pills in previous 1 month) (n=1117)
| % poor adherence | Unadjusted OR (95% CI) | p-value | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demographics | |||||
| Gender | |||||
| Male | 20.4% | REF | REF | ||
| Female | 26.8% | 1.43 (1.03, 1.98) | .032* | 1.70 (0.95, 3.07) | .075† |
| Age | |||||
| 17-34 years | 31.8% | 1.72 (1.15, 2.56) | .008** | 1.75 (1.03, 2.97) | .037* |
| 35-49 years | 21.4% | REF | REF | ||
| 50 years and older | 19.5% | 0.89 (0.65, 1.23) | n/s | 1.04 (0.66, 1.65) | n/s |
| Ethnicity | |||||
| White | 18.8% | REF | REF | ||
| Minority | 24.6% | 1.40 (1.03, 1.91) | .031* | 1.62 (1.03, 2.56) | .036* |
| Sexual orientation | |||||
| Heterosexual | 24.2% | REF | REF | ||
| Gay/lesbian/bisexual | 22.8% | 0.93 (0.66, 1.31) | n/s | 1.38 (0.77, 2.46) | n/s |
| Mental Health/Substance Use | |||||
| Depression | |||||
| None/Mild | 20.8% | REF | REF | ||
| Moderate/Severe | 35.2% | 2.07 (1.35, 3.19) | .001** | 2.21 (1.23, 4.00) | .008** |
| Alcohol | |||||
| No problematic drinking | 20.9% | REF | REF | ||
| Problematic drinking | 27.1% | 1.40 (0.99, 1.98) | .056† | 1.17 (0.71, 1.93) | n/s |
| Drugs | |||||
| No problematic drug use | 21.2% | REF | REF | ||
| Problematic drug use | 33.7% | 1.89 (1.19, 3.01) | .007** | 1.02 (0.52, 2.00) | n/s |
†
p < 0.10
*
p < 0.05
**
p < 0.01