Table 4 Multivariate logistic regression analysis of the factors that influence patients' perception
Explanatory variables | Odds* | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Â | Complete list of current medication (Knows very well, or well) | |
Clinic/Hospital | 0.86 | 0.54-1.39 |
Frequency (<once/≥once in a month) | 0.75 | 0.46-1.22 |
Length (≥3 years/<3 years) | 0.94 | 0.58-1.51 |
Complications (one or more/none) | 1.48 | 0.85-2.56 |
Patient's age (5 years) | 1.03 | 0.93-1.14 |
| Â | Entire past medical history (Knows very well, or well) | |
Clinic/Hospital | 0.97 | 0.65-1.44 |
Frequency (<once/≥once in a month) | 0.86 | 0.57-1.31 |
Length (≥3 years/<3 years) | 2.28 | 1.53-3.41 |
Complications (one or more/none) | 1.69 | 1.09-2.60 |
Patient's age (5 years) | 1.13 | 1.03-1.23 |
| Â | History of allergy to drugs and food (Knows very well, or well) | |
Clinic/Hospital | 0.73 | 0.49-1.09 |
Frequency (<once/≥once in a month) | 0.56 | 0.36-0.85 |
Length (≥3 years/<3 years) | 1.43 | 0.96-2.13 |
Complications (one or more/none) | 1.57 | 1.01-2.43 |
Patient's age (5 years) | 1.11 | 1.02-1.22 |
| Â | What worries patients most about their health (Knows very well, or well) | |
Clinic/Hospital | 1.54 | 1.02-2.35 |
Frequency (< once/≥once in a month) | 0.69 | 0.44-1.09 |
Length (≥3 years/<3 years) | 1.31 | 0.86-2.00 |
Complications (one or more/none) | 1.13 | 0.71-1.78 |
Patient's age (5 years) | 1.19 | 1.08-1.31 |
| Â | Values and beliefs on health (Knows very well, or well) | |
Clinic/Hospital | 1.03 | 0.68-1.57 |
Frequency (<once/≥once in a month) | 0.86 | 0.55-1.35 |
Length (≥3 years/<3 years) | 1.61 | 1.04-2.48 |
Complications (one or more/none) | 1.24 | 0.78-1.95 |
Patient's age (5 years) | 1.12 | 1.01-1.23 |
| Â | Roles and responsibilities at work, home, or school (Knows very well, or well) | |
Clinic/Hospital | 1.40 | 0.90-2.18 |
Frequency (<once/≥once in a month) | 0.80 | 0.50-1.29 |
Length (≥3 years/<3 years) | 1.86 | 1.17-2.94 |
Complications (one or more/none) | 1.51 | 0.95-2.43 |
Patient's age (5 years) | 1.13 | 1.02-1.25 |