Table 5.
Determining factors of intentional non-adherence.
| Intentional Non-Adherence (Reference: Adherence) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Variables | OR | 95% C.I. | p value |
| Pill counts | 1.084 | 0.985–1.192 | 0.099 |
| Ejection fraction (reference: < 40%) | |||
| 40%–49% | 0.546 | 0.162–1.844 | 0.330 |
| ≥50% | 0.611 | 0.196–1.902 | 0.395 |
| Self-rated health status (Good/Poor) | 0.673 | 0.339–1.335 | 0.257 |
| ESSI | 0.995 | 0.941–1.052 | 0.869 |
| Anxiety symptom | 0.889 | 0.808–0.977 | 0.015 |
| Depression symptoms | 1.000 | 0.907–1.103 | 0.999 |
| Necessity | 0.812 | 0.729–0.904 | <0.001 |
| Concerns | 1.421 | 1.245–1.623 | <0.001 |
OR = odds ratio, C.I. = confidential interval, DM = diabetes mellitus, ESSI = ENRICHD social support instrument. Adjusted for age, sex, spouse, educational level, monthly income and co-morbidity (hypertension and DM).