Table 4 Adjusted odd ratios of variables associated with drop-out from the management programme, comparing the regular follow-up group and the dropout group
Characteristics | Adjusted odd ratio (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Â | Hypertensives (n = 375) | All people+ (n = 397) |
Age (by 10 years) | 1.32 (0.85 - 2.06) | 1.20 (0.81 - 1.79) |
Sex (female vs. male) | 1.29 (0.35 - 4.78) | 1.80 (0.51 - 6.31) |
Percentage of systolic BP reduction (by 10%), compared to initial value | 0.15 (0.05 - 0.40)** | 0.19 (0.08 - 0.47)** |
Percentage of diastolic BP reduction (by 10%), compared to initial value | 0.27 (0.10 - 0.70)** | 0.24 (0.10 - 0.59)** |
Number of behavioural risk factors | 0.53 (0.21 - 1.31) | 0.57 (0.25 - 1.31) |
Having CVD history | 2.37 (0.53 - 10.69) | 2.15 (0.53 - 8.78) |
Having chronic disease history° | 1.89 (0.26 - 13.84) | 1.20 (0.21 - 6.97) |
Having family history of CVD | 0.36 (0.05 - 2.40) | 0.31 (0.06 - 1.67) |
Number of tablets to take daily | 2.48 (0.81 - 7.61) | 2.50 (0.84 - 7.40) |
Number of drugs to combine | 0.06 (0.01 - 0.25)** | 0.06 (0.02 - 0.26)** |
Having a minor event | - | - |