Table 2.
Comparisons of measured variables and calculation of odds ratio: in univariate analysis
| Variables | Cases (n = 101) | Controls (n = 202) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (years) ± standard deviation | 34.91 ± 10.7 | 35.62 ± 11.2 | NC |
| Mean BMI (Kg/m2) ± standard deviation | 27.0 ± 4.5 | 23.7 ± 2.9 | < 0.001 T |
| Mean systolic blood pressure (mmHg) ± standard deviation | 126.7 ± 22.50 | 115.7 ± 14.24 | < 0.001 T |
| Mean diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) ± standard deviation | 83.07 ± 15.86 | 75.74 ± 13.06 | 0.001 T |
| BMI (kg/m2), n (%) | |||
| < 25 | 36 (35.6) | 147 (72.8) | – |
| ≥ 25 | 65 (64.4) | 55 (27.2) | < 0.001a |
| Blood pressure, n (%) | |||
| Systolic hypertension | |||
| No | 77 (76.2) | 186 (92.1) | 0.009a |
| Yes | 24 (23.8) | 16 (7.9) | |
| Diastolic hypertension | |||
| No | 67 (66.3) | 143 (70.8) | 0.461a |
| Yes | 34 (33.7) | 59 (29.2) | |
NC: pairing variable of the two groups; BMI: body mass index; T: student test for paired samples; aMcNemar's test