Table 3.
Regression analysis of mental distress and significant variables for mature women.
| Independent Variable | Coefficient | Standard Deviation | t-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Season | 1.145 | 0.300 | 3.818 * |
| Asia | 0.956 | 0.293 | 3.264 * |
| MENA ** | 0.884 | 0.185 | 4.782 * |
| Exercise (Moderate) | 0.003 | 0.203 | 0.015 |
| Exercise (High) | −0.668 | 0.220 | −3.043 * |
| Breakfast (Moderate) | −0.690 | 0.313 | −2.202 * |
| Breakfast (High) | −0.541 | 0.244 | −2.219 * |
| Caffeine (Moderate) | 0.346 | 0.252 | 1.372 |
| Caffeine (High) | 0.793 | 0.234 | 3.392 * |
| Fruits (Moderate) | −0.267 | 0.221 | −1.205 |
| Fruits (High) | −0.491 | 0.236 | −2.078 * |
| HGI Food (Moderate) | 0.109 | 0.201 | 0.542 |
| HGI Food (High) | 0.455 | 0.236 | 1.923 |
| Vegetables (Moderate) | −0.164 | 0.324 | −0.506 |
| Vegetables (High) | −0.591 | 0.329 | −1.796 |
| Beans (Moderate) | −0.081 | 0.180 | −0.449 |
| Beans (High) | 0.612 | 0.317 | 1.934 |
* Statistically significant with α=0.05; ** MENA: Middle East/North Africa.