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Table 5 Multiple linear regression of compliance in patients while taking Materna®

From: A randomized cross over trial of tolerability and compliance of a micronutrient supplement with low iron separated from calcium vs high iron combined with calcium in pregnant women [ISRCTN56071145]

Independent Variable

Coefficient

Standard Error

p value

Age

0.00

0.002

0.73

Education

-0.02

0.014

0.09

Province

0.03

0.031

0.37

Race

0.02

0.010

0.11

Marital Status

-0.08

0.034

0.02

Weight

0.00

0.000

0.14

NVP Severity*

-0.05

0.014

0.002

Substance**

-0.06

0.044

0.20

  1. * More severe NVP was associated with significantly lower compliance. No such effect was found with Pregvit®, which is a substantially smaller tablet, containing much lower iron content.
  2. ** alcohol, tobacco or illicit drugs