Table 2.
Comparison of demographic and medical characteristics of women with pelvic floor disorder symptoms dichotomized based on their vitamin D status
| Total (n=268) | Vitamin D sufficient (n=130) | Vitamin D insufficient/deficient (n=138) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic characteristics | ||||
| Age (years) | 64.3±12.6 | 65.9±10.9 | 62.8±13.9 | 0.02 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.8±7.6 | 25.8±6.4 | 29.7±8.2 | <0.001 |
| Parity (SVD) | 2.4±1.6 | 2.22±1.5 | 2.6±1.8 | 0.09 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 225 (84%) | 115 (51%) | 110 (49%) | 0.30 |
| African-American | 40 (15%) | 13 (32%) | 27 (68%) | 0.05 |
| Medical characteristics | ||||
| Medical problems (count) | 6±4.58 | 7±5.06 | 6±4.07 | 0.52 |
| Medications (count) | 8.9±5.3 | 9.4±4.9 | 8.5±5.6 | 0.15 |
| Significant smoking history | 30 (11%) | 12 (9%) | 18 (13%) | 0.32 |
| Vitamin D supplement | 132 (49%) | 77 (58%) | 55 (42%) | 0.002 |
| Calcium supplement | 126 (47%) | 77 (61%) | 49 (39%) | <0.001 |
| Laboratory data | ||||
| GFR (ml/min/1.732) | 58.1±5.2 | 58.0±5.4 | 58.3±5.0 | 0.66 |
| Vitamin D level (ng/ml) | 29.3±11.5 | 38.4±7.6 | 18.6±7.1 | 0.001 |
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All values represent n (%) or mean ± standard deviation