Table 3.
Odds ratios (95% confidence interval) of five continuous subscales (dependent variable: adherence [yes/no]) (N=1,114 drugs)
| Subscales | Univariate | Multivariate (only 5 subscales)a |
|---|---|---|
| Positive Aspects of Medications | 1.07 (1.04–1.10) | 1.39 (1.01–1.07) |
| Negative Aspects of Medications | 0.917 (0.889–0.945) | 0.938 (0.909–0.969) |
| Doctor-HLOC | 1.12 (1.08–1.16) | 0.961 (0.929–0.993) |
| Internal-HLOC | 0.990 (0.961–1.02) | 1.10 (1.06–1.15) |
| Psychological Reactance | 0.945 (0.914–978) | 0.963 (0.929–0.998) |
Notes:
a
Hosmer and Lemeshow test: chi-square 13.497, df 8, P=0.096. None of the confounding variables (gender, age, and education) were significant and were not included in the backward step model.
Abbreviation: HLOC, health locus of control.