Table 2 Multivariable hazard ratios model evaluating association between steroid use and infections stratified by Morisky Adherence Scale and propensity scores

Full cohort (n = 29,683)

2.78 (2.33– 3.31)

2.10 (1.73–2.56)

 Low propensity for steroid use

3.26 (1.95–5.46)

3.39 (2.02–5.69)

 Medium propensity for steroid use

1.86 (1.19–2.90)

1.81 (1.15–2.82)

 High propensity for steroid use

2.20 (1.72–2.81)

2.02 (1.58–2.60)

 Good Medication Adherence

2.97 (2.41–3.66)

2.16 (1.70–2.77)

 Fair Medication Adherence

2.07 (1.36–3.13)

1.83 (1.17–2.89)

 Poor Medication Adherence

2.38 (1.38–4.09)

2.79 (1.54–5.05)