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Table 3 The results of linear mixed effects model

From: Analysis of the regional difference in the number of multi-drug prescriptions and its predictors in Japan, 2015–2018

Variable

SPRC (95% CI)

p-value

Medical institutions

  

 Number of hospitals per 100,000 persons

0.190 (− 0.095, 0.477)

0.216

 Number of medical clinics per 100,000 persons

− 0.075 (− 0.294, 0.144)

0.522

 Number of pharmacies per 100,000 persons

0.124 (− 0.024, 0.285)

0.106

Socioeconomic factors

  

 Population density (person per hectare)

0.060 (− 0.268, 0.389)

0.733

 Proportion of non-Japanese persons

0.011 (− 0.189, 0.203)

0.914

 Number of public assistance recipients per 1000 persons

0.244 (0.027, 0.461)

0.038

 Taxable income per capita (unit: 1000 yen)

− 0.045 (− 0.318, 0.222)

0.752

 Financial capability index

− 0.098 (− 0.343, 0.159)

0.458

Physical characteristics

  

 Proportion of persons whose HbA1c (NGSP) ≥ 6.5 (%)

0.018 (− 0.037, 0.073)

0.546

 Proportion of persons whose systolic BP ≥ 140 (mmHg)

0.020 (− 0.062, 0.100)

0.640

 Proportion of persons whose BMI ≥ 25 (kg/m2)

0.028 (− 0.106, 0.163)

0.697

 Proportion of persons whose triglycerides ≥ 150 (mg/dl)

− 0.021 (− 0.158, 0.111)

0.763

 Proportion of elderly persons requiring support or nursing care

0.026 (− 0.079, 0.133)

0.646

  1. SPRC standardized partial regression coefficient, CI confidence intervals, NGSP National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program, BP blood pressure, BMI body mass index