Table 5. Variables independently associated with suboptimal adherence.
| Covariate | Adjusted odds ratio | 95% CI | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in Australia | No | |||
| Yes | 2.4 | 1.2–4.9 | 0.014 | |
| Not in a relationship | No | |||
| Yes | 3.3 | 1.5–7.3 | 0.004 | |
| Medicare Safety Net* reached in previous 12 months | No | |||
| Yes | 2.2 | 1.1–4.5 | 0.024 | |
| Living in subsidized housing | No | |||
| Yes | 2.5 | 1.0–6.2 | 0.045 | |
| Receiving home care services | No | |||
| Yes | 4.4 | 1.0–18.8 | 0.046 | |
| Linked to HIV community organisation(s) | No | |||
| Yes | 2.4 | 1.1–5.4 | 0.033 | |
| Starting ART following patient request | No | |||
| Yes | 3.0 | 1.3–7.0 | 0.012 |
*whereby medical costs—including pharmaceutical co-payments, are capped after reaching an annual threshold