Table 3.
Regression analyses and correlations of predictors of leptin adjusted for age, sex, puberty, and cancer status.
| Variable | Standardized coefficient β | Correlations | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unadjusted Zero-order |
Adjusted Partial | |||
| Dependent Variable: %FM | ||||
| Leptin | 0.67 | 0.68 | 0.67 | <0.001 |
| Cancer vs. Control Group | 0.18 | 0.09 | 0.26 | <0.001 |
| Dependent Variable: Waist-to-hip ratio | ||||
| Leptin | 0.30 | 0.19 | 0.29 | <0.001 |
| Cancer vs. Control Group | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.26 | <0.001 |
| Dependent Variable: Waist-to-height ratio | ||||
| Leptin | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.63 | <0.001 |
| Cancer vs. Control Group | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.22 | <0.001 |
Abbreviations: BMI, Body Mass Index; CI, confidence interval; %FM, fat mass percentage.