Table 3 Logistic regression analysis of predictors of medication adherence

Duration on DM more than 3 years

2.25 (1.38 – 3.66)

1.89 (1.11 – 3.22)

0.018

Having got anti diabetic drugs always

2.56 (1.06 – 4.17)

2.59 (1.54 – 3.70)

<0.001

Not using alternative medicine

2.26 (1.33 – 3.83)

1.73 (0.92 – 3.28)

0.090

Having ever had diabetic education

3.33 (1.06 – 11.10)

4.24 (1.15 – 15.60)

0.030

Using injectable anti diabetic drugs

1.78 (1.07 – 2.96)

1.27 (0.73 – 2.21)

0.399

Never experienced anti diabetic drug side effects

1.70 (0.93 – 3.12)

1.38 (0.69 – 2.75)

0.367