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Table 4 Multivariable analysis results for the variables associated with DRPs

From: Identification and resolution of drug-related problems among diabetic patients attending a referral hospital: a prospective observational study

Variable

Category

DRP

AOR (95% CI)

p-value

No

Yes

Diabetes duration (years)

< 7

35

138

1

 

\(\ge 7\)

16

141

2.019 (1.059, 3.850)

0.033*

Comorbidity

No

13

130

1

 

Yes

38

149

2.333 (1.182, 4.604)

0.015*

Age (years)

18–40

22

74

1

 

41–60

23

133

1.385 (0.705, 2.721)

0.344

> 60

6

72

2.381 (0.872, 6.504)

0.091

Educational status

No formal education

7

64

2.207 (0.816, 5.965)

0.119

Primary education

14

100

2.477 (1.068, 5.746)

0.058

Secondary education

14

51

1.319 (0.552, 3.154)

0.534

Tertiary education

16

64

1

 
  1. AOR adjusted odds ratio, DRP drug-related problem
  2. *Statically significant at p-value less than 0.05