Table 3.
Multivariable analysis for factors associated with nonadherence to antiepileptic drugs as measured by optimal levels in the blood of children and adults
| Odds ratio (95% CI) | p value | |
|---|---|---|
| Children | ||
| Age (years) | 0.90 (0.96–1.02) | 0.17 |
| Mother's age at first birth | 1.35 (0.74–2.44) | 0.35 |
| Previous hospitalization | ||
| No | 1 | |
| Yes | 0.50 (0.28–0.87) | 0.02 |
| Learning difficulties | ||
| No | 1 | |
| Yes | 0.51 (0.26–0.97) | 0.04 |
| Adults | ||
| Age (years) | 1.00 (0.98–1.02) | 0.88 |
| Marital status | ||
| Married | 1 | |
| Single/separated/divorced/widowed | 0.84 (0.44–1.60) | 0.59 |
| Level of education | ||
| Postprimary | 1 | |
| ≤Primary school | 1.48 (0.88–2.56) | 0.14 |
| Place of birth: home | ||
| No | 1 | |
| Yes | 2.06 (1.21–3.61) | 0.01 |
| Snores more than three times per week | ||
| No | 1 | |
| Yes | 0.76 (0.44–1.24) | 0.26 |
| Burn marks | ||
| No | 1 | |
| Yes | 0.53 (0.29–0.96) | 0.04 |
| Sought traditional medicine | ||
| No | 1 | |
| Yes | 0.37 (0.18–0.79) | 0.006 |
| Previous hospitalization | ||
| No | 1 | |
| Yes | 0.84 (0.48–1.38) | 0.48 |
| Learning difficulties | ||
| No | 1 | |
| Yes | 0.88 (0.52–1.65) | 0.71 |
CI, confidence interval.