Variables associated with non-adherence
| Variable | B | Standard error | p-value | Odds ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (dichotomized)* | 1.31 | 0.26 | < 0.001 | 3.72 (2.23–6.22) |
| Non-European ethnicity | 1.18 | 0.37 | 0.002 | 3.26 (1.57–6.76) |
| Number of AH pills | 0.23 | 0.10 | 0.015 | 1.26 (1.05–1.52) |
| Use of ARB | –0.60 | 0.30 | 0.046 | 0.55 (0.31–0.99) |
* Youngest quartile (Q1) compared to other three quartiles (Q2–Q4) dichotomized. Use of ARB; compared to other antihypertensive medications dichotomized. B: beta; CI: confidence intervals; AH: antihypertensive; ARB: angiotensin receptor blocker