Table 3 Factors associated with the occurrence of DRPs in Ethiopia
From: Drug-related problems and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
| Factors | RR (95% CI) | Z-statistics | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comorbidity | 1.3 (1.16–1.44) | 4.73 | p = 0.000 |
| Taking ≥ 5 drugs | 1.3 (1.187–1.43) | 5.59 | p = 0.000 |
| Type 2 diabetes | 1.8 (1.08–2.98) | 2.24 | p = 0.025 |
| Poor medication adherence | 1.7 (1.28–2.39) | 3.49 | p = 0.000 |
| Uncontrolled BP | 1.4 (1.09–1.84) | 2.56 | p = 0.010 |
| Negative medication belief | 3.72 ( 2.31–5.97) | 5.43 | p = 0.000 |
| Significant drug interaction | 1.33 ( 1.05–1.69) | 2.33 | p = 0.020 |
| Talking ≥ 3 drugs | 1.47 (1.22–1.77) | 4.07 | p = 0.000 |
| Substance use | 1.2 ( 1.06–1.38) | 2.87 | p = 0.004 |
| Taking ≥ 2 drugs | 1.3 (1.04–1.59) | 2.27 | p = 0.023 |