Table 2.

Assigned values of the multivariate regression variables for adherence to KOA exercise therapy

Variable	Assigned value
Adherence	Good = 0, poor = 1
Age	< 60 = 0, 60–75 = 1. > 75 = 2
Education level	College or above = 0, high school = 1, elementary school = 2
Nature of occupation	Mainly mental work = 0, Mainly physical work = 1
Social support	Good = 0, fair = 1
Lifestyle	Regular = 0, irregular = 1
Exercise habits	Yes = 0, no = 1
Knowledge of KOA prevention and treatment	Good = 0, fair = 1, poor = 2
Degree of care needed to treat the disease	Good = 0, fair = 1, poor = 2
Familiarity of the exercise therapy	Familiar = 0, not familiar = 1
Treatment regimen	Simple = 0, complex = 1
Medical staff-patient relationship	Good = 0, fair = 1, poor = 2
Treatment confidence	Good = 0, fair = 1, poor = 2