Table 4.
Laboratory characteristics and genotype pattern according to FBS groups.
| Variables | Overall cohort (n = 91) | Group I (n = 47) | Group II (n = 44) | Effect size (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 13.1 ± 1.4 | 13.1 ± 1.4 | 13.0 ± 1.3 | 0.12 (−0.28–0.53) | 0.55 |
| Leukocyte count (×10³/µL) | 6.7 ± 2.0 | 6.6 ± 2.0 | 6.7 ± 2.0 | −0.06 (−0.47–0.35) | 0.77 |
| Neutrophil/Lymphocyte ratio (NLR) | 1.4 [1.0–1.8] | 1.4 [1.0–2.3] | 1.3 [1.0–1.6] | 0.06 (−0.18–0.29) | 0.64 |
| Platelets (×103/µL) | 293 ± 79 | 285 ± 70 | 300 ± 86 | −0.19 (−0.60–0.22) | 0.36 |
| Mean platelet volume (fL) | 8.6 ± 1.0 | 8.7 ± 0.9 | 8.5 ± 1.0 | 0.24 (−0.17–0.65) | 0.25 |
| CRP (mg/L) | 1.0 [0.5–4.5] | 1.3 [0.6–4.0] | 0.8 [0.4–4.4] | 0.15 (−0.09–0.37) | 0.21 |
| MEFV genotype pattern | |||||
| Single-variant genotype | 29 (31.9) | 12 (25.5) | 17 (38.6) | 0.18 (0.00–0.34) | 0.413 |
| Homozygous genotype | 17 (18.7) | 11 (23.4) | 6 (13.6) | ||
| Two-variant genotype | 28 (30.8) | 16 (34.0) | 12 (27.3) | ||
| Complex/multivariant genotype | 17 (18.7) | 8 (17.0) | 9 (20.5) | ||
Higher FBS scores indicate healthier food choices. Group I included patients with scores ≤0, representing less favorable eating behavior, and Group II included patients with scores >0, representing more favorable eating behavior.
CI, Confidence interval; CRP, C-Reactive Protein; FBS, Food Behavior Scale; MEFV, Mediterranean fever gene; NLR, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio.
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation, median [interquartile range], or n (%), as appropriate. p values were calculated using the independent-samples t-test or Mann–Whitney U-test according to distribution of the data. Hedges' g was calculated for variables compared using the independent-samples t-test, and rank-biserial correlation was calculated for variables compared using the Mann–Whitney U-test. Positive values indicate higher means or ranks in FBS Group I than in Group II. Genotype patterns were classified as single-variant, homozygous, two-variant, or complex/multivariant genotypes. The overall distribution was compared using Pearson's chi-square test, and Cramér's V was reported as the effect-size measure.