Table 2 Stepwise multivariate logistic regression analysis of adherence to follow-up visits in HD patients

Coefficient

-4.012

0.018

-

< 0.001

Reimbursement of health insurance (No)

 Yes

1.187

3.276

(1.353, 7.929)

0.009

Need for accompanying family members to follow-up visits (2 or more accompanying family members)

 No

1.374

3.950

(0.879, 17.745)

0.073

 1 accompanying family member

1.249

3.488

(1.545, 7.875)

0.003

Perceived stage of disease (Late stage)

 Unaware

0.989

2.688

(0.478, 15.118)

0.262

 Early stage

2.615

13.664

(2.584, 72.246)

0.002

 Middle stage

1.321

3.746

(1.174, 11.954)

0.026

Perceived effectiveness of drugs (Not effective)

 Unaware

-1.849

0.157

(0.040, 0.617)

0.008

 Not very effective

0.313

1.368

(0.550, 3.403)

0.501

 Effective

0.657

1.930

(0.593, 6.281)

0.275

Self-care ability (Completely able)

 Able for the majority

1.915

6.784

(1.750, 26.292)

0.006

 Able for the minority

1.533

4.632

(1.123, 19.110)

0.034

 Completely unable

1.166

3.210

(0.604, 17.068)

0.171