Research Article

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

Table 7

Linear regression model showing the factors associated with adherence (as quantified using the Morisky adherence score).

VariablesCoefficient beta (95% CI)

Planning of daily activities around the application of insulin0.218 (0.122 to 0.449)0.001
Number of insulin applications per day−0.151 (−0.012 to −0.028)0.023
Lack of fear of hypoglycemia−0.128 (−0.492 to −0.139)0.001
Lack of economic resources−0.249 (−0.598 to −0.198)<0.0001

Dependent variable: Morisky score. Included variables: age, use of syringe and needle, , .