Table 3 Factors associated with good treatment adherence
Factors | The relationship with treatment adherence | Number of Participants | Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | Patients younger than 70 years old had higher adherence (P = 0.03, OR = 5.1, CI = 1.13–23.11) | 755 | 77.2 |
Annual Average Household Income per Person | Patients with higher annual household income had higher adherence (P = 0.04) | 89 | 9.1 |
Living Situation (with others or alone) | Patients with family supervision had higher adherence (P = 0.01, OR = 3.26, CI = 1.3–8.21) | 534 | 54.7 |
Method of Payment for Medical Expenses | Patients with additional commercial medical insurance had higher adherence (P = 0.02) | 134 | 13.4 |
Smoking History | There was no significant difference in treatment adherence by smoking status (P = 0.29) | – | – |
Education Level | There was no significant difference in treatment adherence by educational background (P = 0.59) | – | – |
Gender | There was no significant difference in treatment adherence by gender (P = 0.66) | – | – |