Sociodemographic characteristics and comorbidities of the study patients (n=115)
| Characteristics | Non-adherent (n=43) | Adherent (n=72) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years (mean) | 51.42 | 60.57 |
| % Non-white patients | 79.1 | 54.2 |
| % Male patients | 62.8 | 47.2 |
| Months on dialysis (mean) | 44.33 | 71.42 |
| % Comorbidities | ||
| Diabetes | 30.2 | 30.6 |
| Cancer | 9.3 | 13.9 |
| Hypertension | 41.9 | 44.4 |
| Ischaemic heart disease | 14.0 | 20.8 |
| Heart failure | 7.0 | 0 |
| Peripheral vascular disease | 9.3 | 2.8 |
| Cerebrovascular accident | 7.0 | 4.2 |
| Depression (diagnosed) | 7.1 | 6.9 |