Table 3.
Logistic Regression Models of Factors Associated to the Metabolic Syndrome Among Women (N = 564), San Juan Metropolitan Area, Puerto Rico, 2005–2007
| Variable | Age-adjusted POR | 95% CI | Multivariate POR | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age groups (years) | ||||
| 21–39 | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| 40–59 | 4.15 | 2.59, 6.65 | 3.03 | 1.70, 5.40 |
| 60–79 | 7.10 | 4.34, 11.62 | 7.05 | 3.69, 13.49 |
| Marital status | ||||
| Single | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| Married/living together | 1.96 | 1.26, 3.05 | 1.60 | 0.92, 2.77 |
| Divorced/separated/widowed | 1.70 | 1.01, 2.86 | 1.36 | 0.71, 2.59 |
| BMI | ||||
| Underweight/normal | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| Overweight | 2.99 | 1.24, 7.19 | 3.15 | 1.54, 6.47 |
| Obese | 9.40 | 4.06, 21.73 | 14.42 | 7.08, 29.37 |
| Physical activity | ||||
| Sedentary | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| Physically active | 0.64 | 0.44, 0.93 | 0.64 | 0.41, 1.01* |
| Current alcohol consumption | ||||
| Yes | 0.68 | 0.47, 1.00 | 1.05 | 0.66, 1.67 |
| No | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| GDM | ||||
| Yes | 2.34 | 1.21, 4.52 | 2.14 | 1.02, 4.51 |
| No | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| Macrosomic baby | ||||
| Yes | 1.43 | 0.95, 2.16 | 1.32 | 0.83, 2.10 |
| No | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
Logistic regression models adjusted for block of residence.
*
0.05 ≤ P ≤ 0.10
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; POR, prevalence odds ratio; BMI, body mass index; GDM, maternal gestational diabetes.