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Table 3 Multiple regression function between life style factors (x: BMI, physical performance, leisure time physical activity) and the 8 items of HRQOL (y) in the groups investigated

From: The impact of a weight reduction program with and without meal-replacement on health related quality of life in middle-aged obese females

Variables

Lifestyle intervention without meal replacement

Lifestyle intervention with meal replacement

r (at baseline)

r (post interv.)

r (at Baseline)

r (after interv.)

Physical function

0.219 b

0.319 c

0.282 c

0.361 c

Functional role

0.070 n.s

0.179 a

0.131 n.s

0.279 c

Body pain

0.064 n.s

0.202 b

0.112 n.s

0.232 b

General health

0.126 n.s

0.282 c

0.048 n.s

0.279 c

Vitality

0.112 n.s

0.260 c

0.156 a

0.238 c

Social function

0.071 n.s

0.133 n.s

0.167 a

0.130 n.s

Role-emotional

0.040 n.s

0.143 a

0.058 n.s

0.065 n.s

Mental health

0.070 n.s

0.198 b

0.150 a

0.108 n.s

  1. r: coefficient of correlation; n.s: not significant, a: p < 0.05, b: p < 0.01, c: p < 0.00.