Table 3 Associations for poor compliance (any pattern of use other than regular use as prescribed)

Being male

0.37 (0.2–0.68), 0.02, s

Having passed at least the G.C.E. O/L examination** (yes vs. no)

1.6 (1.13–2.25), 0.01, s

Officers vs. others

1.08 (0.96–1.21), 0.207, ns

Army vs. others

0.32 (0.23–0.46), <0.001, s

Duration of service 10 years or less vs. others

1.03 (0.95–1.13), 0.528, ns

Being on chloroquine (yes vs. no)

0.27 (0.19–0.39), <0.001, s

Prescribed by an armed forces doctor vs. others

1.02 (0.88–1.18), 0.86, ns

Receiving first dose before departure (yes vs. no)

1.19 (0.96–1.5), 0.068, ns

Having fever during deployment (yes vs. no)

1.9 (1.12–3.26), 0.04, s