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Table 3 Multilevel logistic regressions in CHF patients (dependent variable:adherence to disease management quality indicators)

From: Prevalence of chronic diseases by immigrant status and disparities in chronic disease management in immigrants: a population-based cohort study, Valore Project

  

OR

95%LL

95%UL

p

Therapy with ACE inhibitors

     

Nationality (Italian = reference)

HDC

1.37

0.80

2.32

0.25

 

HMPC

0.34

0.26

0.45

0.00

Therapy with beta-blockers

     

Nationality (Italian = reference)

HDC

0.87

0.52

1.45

0.59

 

HMPC

0.50

0.37

0.66

0.00

Creatinine, Na and K monitoring

     

Nationality (Italian = reference)

HDC

1.04

0.64

1.70

0.87

 

HMPC

0.57

0.44

0.76

0.00

Annual echocardiogram

     

Nationality (Italian = reference)

HDC

1.01

0.55

1.86

0.96

 

HMPC

0.68

0.48

0.97

0.03

  1. All regressions adjusted for gender, age band (16–44, 45–64, 65–74, 75–84, > 85 years), time since diagnosis (dichotomized as ≤3y and >3y), and the Charlson index on a first level, and health districts on a second level.