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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2016 Apr 25.
Published in final edited form as: Osteoporos Int. 2010 Sep 29;22(6):1737–1743. doi: 10.1007/s00198-010-1381-4

Table 3.

Multivariable Logistic Regression For Very Low Adherence

Predictor Fully adjusted* odds
ratios (95% CI)
Weight for clinical
prediction rule
Prior non-adherence 9.42 (1.37 – 64.75) 9
Agree that side effects are concerning 2.51 (0.99 – 6.37) 3
Agree that taking too many different medications 1.72 (0.75 – 3.95) 2
Disagree that osteoporosis is a worry 3.30 (1.28 – 8.50) 3
Disagree that a broken bone will cause disability 2.51 (0.96 – 6.55) 3
Disagree that medications will help you stay active 2.17 (0.92 – 5.11) 2
Drink ≥ 2 drinks per day on 3+ days per week 8.85 (1.71 – 45.84) 9

Very low adherence refers to a medication possession ratio < 20%. The variable selection is described in text. The fully adjusted odds ratios come from a model adjusted for all predictors noted above. The weights for the clinical prediction rule are proportional to the odds ratios and the total possible score for the clinical prediction rule = 31.