Table 3

Cox regression for discontinuation of treatment (univariate)

Predictor (reference category)All causesToxicityInefficacy
HR95% CIp ValueHR95% CIp ValueHR95% CIp Value
Type of AM (CQ)1.050.9, 1.3NS0.80.5, 1.1NS1.41.09, 1.90.01
Sex (male)NSNS0.70.5, 0.90.02
Age (<46)1.0091.002, 1.010.0051.91.4, 2.70.0001NS
Disease duration (<2 y)NSNS1.31.02, 1.9NS
Physician (Rh 1)NSNSNS
Disease (RA)NSNS0.0001
 SLE0.30.1, 0.40.0001
 PA0.60.4, 1.00.05
 Other0.70.4, 1.2NS
Rank (first)1.11.0, 1.20.0020.60.4, 0.90.00030.60.4, 0.80.0001
  • HR = hazard ratio.