Table 4

Multivariable analysis: variables associated with the probability of being adherent to treatment according to the Morisky-Green test

VariableRRa*CI 95%p Value
Nationality
 Spanish1.00
 Other0.440.19 to 0.940.045
Number of medicines/patient
 <51.00
 >51.771.02 to 3.090.044
How long have you been following this treatment?
 ≤6 months1.00
 >6 months to 1 year0.070.01 to 0.360.002
 >1 year0.170.04 to 0.750.020
Has this treatment changed in the past 3 months?
 No1.00
 Yes (package)0.850.38 to 1.930.701
 Yes (appearance)0.450.22 to 0.900.024
Impact of undesirable adverse effects on leisure activities
 No1.000.605
 Yes0.580.07 to 4.57
Convenience of medication scheduled
 No1.000.014
 Yes0.630.43 to 0.91
  • *Adjusted by how the patient kept their medication and the rest of the variables in the table.

  • RRa, adjusted risk ratio.