Table 3.

Unadjusted and adjusted OR of poor self-reported adherence to oral DMARD or prednisone by BMQ subscale scores and self-efficacy.

VariablesUnadjusted OR (95% CI)Adjusted* OR (95% CI)
Age0.96 (0.94–0.98)0.96 (0.93–0.99)
Spanish language2.63 (1.38–5.02)2.33 (0.97–5.60)
BMQ Necessity0.89 (0.62–1.27)0.61 (0.41–0.91)
BMQ Concerns1.34 (1.02–1.77)1.09 (0.74–1.59)
Self-efficacy1.58 (0.86–2.92)1.23 (1.01–1.50)
  • * Adjusted for sex, race, disease duration, PHQ score, HAQ, poverty, and the variables listed in this table. Values in bold face are statistically significant. DMARD: disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs; BMQ: Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire; PHQ: Patient Health Questionnaire; HAQ: Health Assessment Questionnaire.