TABLE 2.

Factors associated with the PACT‐Q Convenience score

Factor	RC (95% CI)	P value
Convenience (constant)	96.58 (95.25 to 97.91)
Negative sense of security	−1.29 (−2.16 to −0.41)	.004
Bleeding
No bleeding	Reference
Without consultation	−0.40 (−2.67 to 1.86)	.73
With evaluation by physician	−3.43 (−5.49 to −1.37)	.001
With hospitalization	−0.39 (−3.32 to 2.54)	.80
Thrombotic event	1.05 (−1.70 to 3.80)	.45
Gastrointestinal side effects	−1.92 (−3.07 to −0.76)	.001
Previous use of VKA and/or APT	−0.76 (−1.52 to 0.01)	.053
DOAC frequency
Once daily	Reference
Twice daily	−0.20 (−1.17 to 0.77)	.69
DOAC nonadherence	−1.42 (−2.32, −0.51)	.002
Intervention at dentist
No intervention	Reference
Intervention with DOAC adjustment	−1.39 (−3.06 to 0.28)	.10
Intervention without DOAC adjustment	−0.44 (−1.29 to 0.40)	0.31

Abbreviations: APT, antiplatelet therapy; CI, confidence interval; DOAC, direct oral anticoagulant; PACT‐Q, Perception of Anticoagulant Treatment Questionnaire; RC, regression coefficient; VKA, vitamin K antagonist.

n = 796, R square =0.090, analysis adjusted for sex, age, and socioeconomic status.