Table 5 Binary logistic regression analysis of predictors for good adherence
  Independent Variable | Odds ratio | 95% confidence interval | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
  Use of herbal remedies |  |  |  |
  No | 1.83 | 1.22- 2.72 | 0.003 |
  Yes | 1 |  |  |
  Paid for ART services |  |  |  |
  Yes | 0.46 | 0.25- 0.87 | 0.017 |
  No | 1 |  |  |
  Pill number |  |  |  |
  ≤2 pills/day | 1.84 | 1.25-2.72 | 0.002 |
  >2 pills/day | 1 |  |  |
  Description of perceived   health status |  |  |  |
  Improving | 3.11 | 1.58-6.11 | 0.001 |
  Not improving | 1 |  |  |
  Residence |  |  |  |
  Outside Cross river | 0.76 | 0.40-1.47 | 0.42 |
  Within Cross river | 1 |  |  |
  Encountered side effects |  |  |  |
  Yes | 0.92 | 0.65-1.29. | 0.61 |
  No | 1 |  |  |
  Transportation costs |  |  |  |
  <N1000 ($ 6.25) | 0.76 | 0.50-1.16 | 0.20 |
  ≥N1000 ($ 6.25) | 1 |  |  |