Table 1.
Demographic and transplantation characteristics of the study population expressed as mean (± SD) or median (range) as possible
| Variable | Recently transplanted recipients (n = 41) | Long term transplant recipients (n = 39) | P -value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 36.12 ± 10.13 | 40.21 ± 12.52 | NS |
| Gender (Male/Female) | 36/5 | 32/7 | NS |
| Weight (kg) | 58.41 ± 10.55 | 60.46 ± 9.19 | NS |
| Height (cm) | 163.93 ± 6.62 | 164.1 ± 8.25 | NS |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 21.72 ± 3.60 | 22.43 ± 2.90 | NS |
| Time post-transplantation (months) | 5.93 ± 2.50 | 30.51 ± 13.65 | < 0.001 |
| Pre-transplant dialysis (months) | 5.00 (0.00–24.00) | 5.00 (0.00–18.00) | NS |
| Sunlight avoidance (Partial/No avoidance) | 36/5 | 34/5 | NS |