Table 5 Generalized estimating equations (GEE) analysis affecting PrEP medication adherence
Variables | β (95% CI) | Z | RR (95% CI) | χ2 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Medicine group (Event-driven vs. Time-driven) | 0.27 (0.01 to 0.53) | 1.97 | 1.31 (1.00 to 1.70) | 3.87 | 0.049 |
HIV knowledge scores (High-level vs. Low-level) | 0.32 (0.04 to 0.60) | 2.24 | 1.38(1.04 to 1.83) | 5.03 | 0.025 |
High-risk anal sex (Yes vs. No) | − 0.36 (− 0.61 to − 0.12) | − 2.88 | 0.70 (0.54 to 0.89) | 8.27 | 0.004 |
PrEP risk perception (High-level vs. Low-level) | − 0.35 (− 0.69 to − 0.01) | − 1.99 | 0.71 (0.50 to 0.99) | 3.95 | 0.046 |