Table 3.
a. Univariate Logistic Regression Analysis for Factors Predicting Blood Pressure Control
| Predictor | Odds Ratio | P Value | No. for Each Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 0.98 | .06 | 208 |
| Race (white vs other) | 1.11 | .71 | 212 |
| Sex (female vs male) | 2.25 | .01 | 212 |
| Insurance (Medicaid/Medicare vs others) | 0.78 | .55 | 212 |
| Smoker (not reported vs yes) | 0.64 | .38 | 211 |
| Smoker (no vs yes) | 0.74 | .79 | |
| Body mass index | 0.99 | .47 | 185 |
| No. of clinic visits | 1.04 | .23 | 188 |
| Emergency department or hospitalization | 0.94 | .52 | 212 |
| No. of medications (≥4 vs <4) | 1.03 | .95 | 212 |
| b. Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis for Factors Predicting Blood Pressure Control (n = 160) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Predictor | Odds Ratio | P Value |
| Age | 0.97 | .06 |
| Race (white vs other) | 1.18 | .65 |
| Sex (female vs male) | 2.27 | .02 |
| Insurance (Medicaid/Medicare vs others) | 1.22 | .68 |
| Smoker (not reported vs yes) | 0.49 | .29 |
| Smoker (no vs yes) | 0.56 | .56 |
| Body mass index | 0.99 | .58 |
| No. of clinic visits | 1.04 | .29 |
| Emergency department or hospitalization | 0.91 | .37 |
| No. of medications (≥4 vs <4) | 1.01 | .99 |
| c. Additional Logistic Regression Analysis for Factors Predicting Blood Pressure Control According to Medication Use (n=212) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Predictor | Odds Ratio | P Value |
| β‐Blockers (use vs not use) | 1.27 | .44 |
| ACE inhibitor or ARB (use vs not use) | 0.63 | .11 |
| Diuretics (use vs not use) | 0.69 | .23 |
| CCB (use vs not use) | 0.55 | .15 |
Abbreviations: ACE, angiotensin‐converting enzyme; ARB, angiotensin receptor blocker; CCB calcium channel blocker. Bold values indicate significance or increasing trend towards significance.