Research Article

Insulin Adherence in Type 2 Diabetes in Mexico: Behaviors and Barriers

Table 6

Economic factors and inadequate beliefs associated with the omission of insulin according to adherence groups.

Nonadherent
Adherent

Do you omit your insulin for economic reasons?18 (15.4)8 (9.6)<0.0001
Do you have social security or private health insurance?42 (35.9)43 (51.8)0.025
Do you receive economic support from family to buy insulin?44 (37.6)22 (26.5)0.012
Do you believe insulin causes health problems (blindness, amputation, kidney damage)?13 (11.1)7 (8.4)0.116