Table 4.

Summary of predictors and associated ORs for different definitions of adherence.

Definition of adherence → Predictor ↓	Morisky score ≥ 6	Morisky score = 8
Dual or triple therapy vs. monotherapy	ns	0.51 (P = 0.013)
		(95% CI = 0.30–0.87)
Maximum frequency of therapies	0.39 (P < 0.001)	0.70 (P = 0.027)
	(95% CI = 0.24–0.65)	(95% CI = 0.52–0.96)
Age	1.07 (P = 0.001)	ns
	(95% CI = 1.03–1.11)
Sub-diagnosis (collapsed)	Various (P = 0.016)	ns
Co-morbidities (n)	1.38 (P = 0.012)	ns
	(95% CI = 1.07–1.78)
Concurrent medicines (n)	ns	1.11 (P = 0.007)
		(95% CI = 1.03–1.19)
Length of time on therapy	0.86 (P = 0.023)	ns
	(95% CI = 0.75–0.98)
Use of compliance aid	0.36 (P = 0.036)	ns
	(95% CI = 0.14–0.94)

ns, not a significant predictor; CI, confidence interval.