Table 5.
Multiple regression analysis results for variables characterizing the 256 participants (independent variables) and CIMT
| β | SEβ | b | SEb | P-value | VIF (β) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intercept b0 | NA | NA | −0.03 | 0.09 | 0.750 | NA |
| Age | +0.497 | 0.068 | +0.007 | 0.001 | <0.001 | 1.38 |
| BMI | +0.195 | 0.071 | +0.007 | 0.003 | 0.006 | 1.50 |
| Metabolic syndrome | −0.128 | 0.073 | −0.031 | 0.024 | 0.062 | 1.40 |
| Female | −0.117 | 0.062 | −0.038 | 0.020 | 0.058 | 1.13 |
| PP | +0.109 | 0.069 | +0.001 | 0.001 | 0.117 | 1.35 |
| Diabetes mellitus | +0.098 | 0.065 | +0.032 | 0.021 | 0.136 | 1.25 |
| HT | +0.076 | 0.066 | +0.025 | 0.022 | 0.251 | 1.20 |
| HR | −0.032 | 0.063 | −0.001 | 0.001 | 0.609 | 1.14 |
Notes: CIMT =−0.03+0.007− age +0.007− BMI. R2=0.341. Data in bold indicates statistical significance.
Abbreviations: CIMT, carotid intima–media thickness; SE, standard error; BMI, body mass index; PP, pulse pressure; HT, hypertension; HR, heart rate; NA, not applicable; VIF, variance inflation factor.