Table 5.
Multivariate Logistic Regression: Factors Associated With Uncontrolled Blood Pressure
| Variable | Adjusted Odds Ratio | 95% CI | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 0.98 | 0.95–1.00 | 0.046 |
| Male sex | 2.5 | 1.09–5.73 | 0.029 |
| Clinic typea | |||
| Community clinic | 3.02 | 1.35–6.73 | 0.007 |
| Hospital clinic | 0.90 | 0.42–1.95 | 0.791 |
| Household incomeb | 1.09 | 0.78–1.51 | 0.50 |
| Education (total No. of years) | 0.99 | 0.91–1.07 | 0.778 |
| Active tobacco user (cigarettes or snuff) | 1.94 | 0.69–5.46 | 0.207 |
| No. of comorbidities | 0.96 | 0.61–1.50 | 0.842 |
| Suboptimal medication reconciliationb | 1.97 | 0.96–4.04 | 0.064 |
| Medication errors | 3.26 | 1.75–6.06 | <0.001 |
| CVD pill burdenc | 1.23 | 1.11–1.37 | <0.001 |
| Self‐reported adherence | 1.85 | 0.94–3.65 | 0.075 |
| No. of clinic visits | 0.95 | 0.90–1.01 | 0.081 |
CVD indicates cardiovascular disease. Uncontrolled hypertension/blood pressure: systolic or diastolic blood pressure ≥140 and ≥90 mm Hg, respectively, in nondiabetic patients and ≥130 and ≥80 mm Hg, respectively, in patients with diabetes mellitus, using an average of 2 blood pressure readings taken over the course of a month.
a
Clinic type at enrollment and study interview: reference: health post.
b
Unable to name home medications and did not bring home medications to study interview.
c
The number of pills prescribed daily to treat hypertension and diabetes mellitus and prevent CVD.