Table 3.
Multivariable (Adjusted) model showing associations between variables and adherence among older people living with HIV: Medicaid claims data, 29 U.S States, 2008–2009
| Variable | APR* | 95 % CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race | |||
| African American | 0.90 | 0.80–1.00 | 0.0503 |
| Hispanic | 1.14 | 0.96–1.36 | 0.1275 |
| Other | 1.02 | 0.90–1.16 | 0.7156 |
| White (ref) | 1.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 1.11 | 1.02–1.21 | 0.0127 |
| Female (ref) | 1.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Age | |||
| 50–54 | 0.95 | 0.85–1.07 | 0.4166 |
| 55–60 | 1.02 | 0.91–1.15 | 0.7466 |
| 60–64 (ref) | 1.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Number of co-morbidities | |||
| ≥3 | 0.67 | 0.60–0.74 | <0.0001 |
| 2 | 0.86 | 0.75–0.98 | 0.0319 |
| 1 | 0.82 | 0.73–0.92 | 0.0008 |
| 0 (ref) | 1.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Residential status | |||
| Rural area | 0.79 | 0.63–0.98 | 0.0385 |
| Small metropolitan area | 0.82 | 0.72–0.94 | 0.0032 |
| Large metropolitan area (ref) | 1.00 | N/A | N/A |
APR adjusted prevalence ratio, CI confidence interval, significant at P < 0.05
*
Adjusted for state of Medicaid enrollment