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Table 3 Dummy variables coding of variable values for multivariate logistic regression

From: Are tuberculosis patients adherent to prescribed treatments in China? Results of a prospective cohort study

 

Indicator

Category

Dependent variable

TB treatment adherence

0 = adherence; 1 = non-adherence

Independent variable

Gender

0 = male; 1 = female

 

Residence status

0 = migrant workers; 1 = local residents

 

Time spending to TB care institution

0 = ≤ one hour; 1= > one hour

 

Health insurance

0 = yes; 1 = no

 

TB-related education by physicians

0 = yes; 1 = no

 

Treatment observation

0 = self-administrated; 1 = family members; 2 = primary health workers

 

Regular supervision contact

0 = no supervision contact; 1 = home visit; 2 = telephone call

 

Monthly treatment cost

0 = ≤450; 1= >450