Table 2.
Bivariate (Unadjusted) model showing associations between variables and adherence among older people living with HIV: Medicaid claims data, 29 U.S States, 2008–2009
| Variable | UPR | 95 % CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race | |||
| African American | 0.90 | 0.81–1.01 | 0.0700 |
| Hispanic | 1.17 | 0.98–1.39 | 0.0802 |
| Other | 1.09 | 0.97–1.24 | 0.1525 |
| White (ref) | 1.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 1.15 | 1.06–1.26 | 0.0008 |
| Female (ref) | 1.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Age | |||
| 50–54 | 0.95 | 0.84–1.06 | 0.3409 |
| 55–60 | 1.01 | 0.89–1.14 | 0.9090 |
| 60–64 (ref) | 1.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Number of co-morbidities | |||
| ≥3 | 0.65 | 0.58–0.72 | <0.0001 |
| 2 | 0.83 | 0.72–0.96 | 0.0105 |
| 1 | 0.80 | 0.71–0.89 | 0.0001 |
| 0 (ref) | 1.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Residential status | |||
| Rural area | 0.76 | 0.61–0.96 | 0.0190 |
| Small metropolitan area | 0.79 | 0.70–0.90 | 0.0005 |
| Large metropolitan area (ref) | 1.00 | N/A | N/A |
UPR unadjusted prevalence ratio, CI confidence interval, significant at P < 0.05