Table 6 Bivariate analysis of drug related and individual factors associated with THM use among patients on HAART at TASO, during 2008
Variable | Used herbal N = 135(%) | Not used herbal N = 266 (%) | Unadjusted Odds ratio (95%CI) | P- value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Duration on HAART | ||||
≥ 4 years | 25 (18.5) | 30 (11.3) | 1.00 | 0.064 |
< 4 years | 110 (81.5) | 236 (88.7) | 1.79 (1.00 - 3.18) | |
Ever experienced side effects | ||||
No | 50 (37.0) | 146 (54.5) | 1.00 | 0.001 |
Yes | 85 (63.0) | 121 (45.5) | 2.04(1.33 - 3.12) | |
Adherence level in the last 3 months* | ||||
75% - 95% | 3 (6.1) | 8 (9.4) | 1.00 | 0.74 |
> 95% | 46 (93.9) | 77 (90.6) | 0.6 (0.1 - 2.4) | |
Duration on herbs while on HAART | ||||
< 6 months | 30 (22.22) | 35 (43.8) | 1.00 | |
6 - 12 months | 35 (25.93) | 16 (20.0) | 0.39 (0.18 - 0.86) | 0.016 |
More than a year | 70 (51.85) | 29 (36.3) | 0.35 (0.18 - 0.70) | 0.002 |
Ever changed regimen | ||||
Yes | 39 (28.89) | 45 (16.92) | 1.00 | |
No | 96 (71.11) | 221 (83.08) | 2.00 (1.21 - 3.28) | 0.006 |
Herbs improved health | ||||
Yes | 130(96.2) | 64() | 1.00 | |
Cannot tell | 5(3.8) | 16(6.02) | 2.64 (1.71 - 4.08) | P < 0.001 |
Familiar with herbs | ||||
Yes | 135 (100) | 218 (82.0) | 1.00 | P < 0.001 |
No | 0 | 48 (18.0) | 0.62 (0.577 - 0.67) | |
Outcome expectation of Herbs | ||||
Yes | 135 (100) | 62 (77.5) | 1.00 | P < 0.001 |
No | 0 | 18 (22.5) | 0.32 (0.25 - 0.39) | |
Sexually active patients* | ||||
Yes | 100 (74.60) | 120 (62.50) | 1.00 | |
No | 34 (25.40) | 72 (37.50) | 0.57 (0.35 - 0.92) | 0.023 |
Disclosure of HIV to others Status | ||||
Yes | 119 (88.1) | 207 (77.8) | 1.00 | |
No | 16 (11.9) | 59 (22.2) | 2.12 (1.16 - 3.85) | 0.012 |