Table 6.
Multiple regression analysis results for variables characterizing the 134 female participants (independent variables) and CIMT
| β | SEβ | b | SEb | P-value | VIF (β) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intercept b0 | NA | NA | +0.16 | 0.08 | 0.051 | NA |
| PP | +0.317 | 0.125 | +0.003 | 0.001 | 0.014 | 1.55 |
| Age | +0.242 | 0.126 | +0.004 | 0.002 | 0.050 | 1.52 |
| Waist circumference > normal | +0.207 | 0.103 | +0.068 | 0.034 | 0.048 | 1.07 |
| Diabetes mellitus | +0.079 | 0.110 | +0.031 | 0.042 | 0.472 | 1.28 |
| Metabolic syndrome | +0.006 | 0.150 | +0.001 | 0.068 | 0.845 | 1.42 |
| BMI | −0.014 | 0.156 | −0.001 | 0.006 | 0.930 | 1.51 |
Notes: CIMT =0.16+0.003− PP +0.004− age +0.068− waist circumference > normal. R2=0.350. Data in bold indicates statistical significance.
Abbreviations: CIMT, carotid intima–media thickness; SE, standard error; PP, pulse pressure; BMI, body mass index; NA, not applicable; VIF, variance inflation factor.