Table 2. Comparison of BMI, and Waist, Hip, and Triceps Circumference Values According to H. pylori Eradication Status.
Characteristic | Mean BMI (kg/m2)/Waist Circumference (cm)/Hip Circumference (cm)/Triceps Skinfold (cm) | ||||
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Baseline (N = 29) | 6 months post-eradication (N = 29) | 12 months post-eradication (N = 29) | Comparison between baseline and 6 months post-eradication (p-value) a | Comparison between baseline and 12 months post-eradication (p-value) a | |
BMI | 22.45 | 22.75 | 23.55 | 0.093 | 0.061 |
Waist Circumference | 76.67 | 74.56 | 75.35 | 0.209 | 0.130 |
Hip Circumference | 94.83 | 94.81 | 97.96 | 0.992 | 0.831 |
Triceps Skinfold | 1.57 | 1.89 | 1.98 | 0.024 | 0.059 |
p-values< 0.05 were indicated in bold.
aPaired t-test was used to compare BMI, and waist, hip, and triceps circumference values at baseline to post-eradication.