Univariate association between high adherence on the Morisky scale18 and patient-reported factors: Only significant results (P < .05) are presented.
| FACTOR | N (%) | ODDS RATIO | 95% CONFIDENCE INTERVAL | P VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | .0004 | |||
| • 40–54 | 48 (17.6) | 1 | ||
| • 55–64 | 86 (31.5) | 1.30 | 0.64–2.63 | |
| • 65–74 | 79 (28.9) | 3.26 | 1.53–6.95 | |
| • ≥75 | 60 (22.0) | 3.88 | 1.70–8.86 | |
| Drug insurance coverage | .0477 | |||
| • None | 30 (10.6) | 1 | ||
| • Nova Scotia Pharmacare | 92 (32.5) | 2.17 | 0.92–5.12 | |
| • Other drug coverage (private, Veterans) | 153 (54.1) | 0.98 | 0.45–2.16 | |
| No. of other prescribed medications | .0346 | |||
| • 0–3 | 147 (52.7) | 1 | ||
| • 4–6 | 76 (27.2) | 2.13 | 1.72–3.89 | |
| • ≥7 | 56 (20.1) | 1.59 | 0.84–3.01 | |
| Lifestyle | .0045 | |||
| • Neither exercise nor a healthy diet | 45 (16.1) | 1 | ||
| • Either exercise or a healthy diet | 85 (30.5) | 3.05 | 1.44–6.45 | |
| • Exercise and a healthy diet | 149 (53.4) | 2.97 | 1.50–5.90 | |
| No. of cardiovascular risk factors | .0367 | |||
| • 0 | 44 (15.8) | 1 | ||
| • 1 | 119 (42.8) | 1.84 | 0.92–3.69 | |
| • 2 | 83 (29.9) | 2.78 | 1.31–5.93 | |
| • 3–4 | 32 (11.5) | 3.07 | 1.16–8.11 | |
| Secondary or primary prevention | .0298 | |||
| • Primary | 88 (31.5) | 1 | ||
| • Secondary | 191 (68.5) | 1.77 | 1.06–2.97 | |
| Belief that statin reduces risk of heart attack or stroke | .0058 | |||
| • A little or not at all | 85 (31.4) | |||
| • A lot | 123 (43.9) | 12.57 | 1.44–4.59 | |
| • Doesn’t know | 72 (25.7) | 1.61 | 0.85–3.04 | |
| Frequency of visits to family doctor for any reason | .032 | |||
| • Twice a year or less | 66 (23.4) | 1 | ||
| • More than twice a year | 216 (76.6) | 1.84 | 1.05–3.23 |