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Table 5 Correlation analysis for CAT, SCHI, and ARMS scores

From: Impact of satisfaction with physician–patient communication on self-care and adherence in patients with hypertension: cross-sectional study

Parameter

Correlation with CAT

Correlation coefficient

p *

Correlation direction

Correlation strength

SC-HI

Self-care maintenance

0.208

p = 0.001 NP

positive

very weak

Self-care management

0.276

p < 0.001 NP

positive

very weak

Self-care confidence

0.284

p < 0.001 NP

positive

very weak

ARMS [points]

−0.299

p < 0.001 NP

negative

very weak

  1. * P = normal (parametric) distribution of both correlated variables, Pearson’s correlation coefficient used, NP = non-parametric distribution for at least one of the correlated variables, Spearman’s correlation coefficient used, CAT The Communication Assessment, SC-HI The Self-Care of Hypertension Inventory, ARMS The Adherence to Refills and Medication Scale
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