Some studies have reported that organizational factors are more related to adherence than sociodemographic
ones, but this might differ from one setting to another. An interesting study by Albaz in Saudi
Arabia concluded that organizational variables (time spent with the doctor, continuity of care by the
doctor, communication style of the doctor and interpersonal style of the doctor) are far more important
than sociodemographic variables (gender, marital status, age, educational level and health status) in
affecting patients’ adherence