Table 3.
Determinants of Medication Adherence
| Characteristic | Mean Difference | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | 0.56 | .29 |
| Race | −1.25 | .02 |
| Education | ||
| High school diploma or less | ||
| Some college or college degree | −0.57 | .34 |
| Graduate degree | −0.11 | .99 |
| Income | ||
| < $50,000 | ||
| $50,000-$124,999 | −0.06 | .93 |
| > $125,000 | 0.47 | .46 |
| Medication regimen | ||
| Corticosteroid only | ||
| Corticosteroid + steroid sparing agent | 0.59 | .26 |
| Steroid sparing agent only | 0.47 | .49 |
| Organ involvement | ||
| 1 organ | ||
| 2-4 organs | 0.20 | .70 |
| > 5 organs | −0.20 | .83 |
| B Value | P Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Disease duration, y | 0.02 | .23 |