Table 1. Baseline characteristics of participantsa.
| Characteristics | Epithelial ovarian cancer | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes, n = 35 (%) | No, n = 35 (%) | ||
| Age in years |
0.47 |
||
| <50 | 15 (42.9) | 18 (51.4) | |
| ≥50 | 20 (57.1) | 17 (48.6) | |
| Mean age ± SD | 50.40 ± 11.68 | 50.40 ± 11.10 | |
| Parity |
0.83 |
||
| 0 | 6 (17.1) | 5 (14.3) | |
| 1–4 | 22 (62.9) | 21 (60.1) | |
| >4 | 7 (20.0) | 9 (25.7) | |
| Median parity (IQR) | 3 (1 – 4) | 3 (1–5) | |
| Occupation |
0.99 |
||
| Civil servant/retiree | 12 (34.3) | 11 (31.4) | |
| Caterer/farmer/housewife | 5 (14.3) | 6 (17.1) | |
| Trading | 18 (51.4) | 18 (51.4) | |
| Educational level |
0.36 |
||
| None/primary | 8 (22.9) | 5 (14.3) | |
| Secondary/tertiary | 27 (77.1) | 30 (85.7) | |
| Menopausal state |
0.63 |
||
| Premenopausal | 13 (37.1) | 15 (42.9) | |
| Postmenopausal | 22 (62.9) | 20 (57.1) | |
| BMI in kg/m2 |
0.73 |
||
| 18.5–24.9 (normal) | 14 (40.0) | 11 (31.4) | |
| 25.0–29.9 (overweight) | 13 (37.1) | 14 (40.0) | |
| ≥30 (obese) | 8 (22.9) | 10 (28.6) | |
| Median BMI (IQR) | 26.0 (22.7–29.2) | 27.5 (23.4–32.4) | |
| Skin complexion |
0.37 |
||
| Black | 7 (20.0) | 7 (20.0) | |
| Dark brown | 16 (45.7) | 21 (60.0) | |
| Light | 12 (34.3) | 7 (20.0) | |
| Alcohol intake |
0.61b |
||
| No | 32 (91.4) | 34 (97.1) | |
| Yes | 3 (8.6) | 1 (2.9) | |
| Family history of cancer | |||
| No | 27 (77.1) | 33 (94.3) | 0.04 |
| Yes | 8 (22.9) | 1 (5.7) | |
| Vitamin D categories |
0.09 |
||
| Normal (≥75 nmol/L) | 5 (14.3) | 11 (31.5) | |
| Deficiency (<75 nmol/L) | 30 (85.7) | 24 (68.5) | |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index (calculated as weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in metres).
a
Values are given as mean ± SD, median (interquartile range) or number (percentage) unless stated otherwise.
b
Fisher’s exact test.