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Table 3 Multiple regression analysis of the value of TC, HDLC, TC:HDLC ratio and LPO at the start (Start) and after 24 months (24 M) in the exercise group

From: Effects of long-term moderate exercise and increase in number of daily steps on serum lipids in women: randomised controlled trial [ISRCTN21921919]

 

TC

HDLC

TC:HDLC

LPO

 

Start

24 M

Start

24 M

Start

24 M

Start

24 M

Explanatory variable

        

   Age

0.004

(0.000)

0.883

(3.182)

-0.619

(1.450)

-1.138

4.971)

0.759

(2.141)

1.502**

(15.78)

0.876

(0.317)

-0.299

(0.148)

   BMI

0.086

(0.088)

0.327

(0.278)

-0.607

(8.543)

-0.234

(1.076)

0.574

(5.322)

0.334

(3.965)

0.166

(0.794)

0.296

(0.735)

   Number of daily steps

-0.496

(2.615)

-0.919**

(34.74)

0.182

(0.531)

0.848*

(8.720)

-0.601

(5.178)

-1.019**

(12.86)

0.470

(0.271)

0.595

(1.884)

Postmenopausal

      Yes(1)/No(0)

-0.347

(0.516)

0.333

(1.041)

-0.542

(1.730)

-0.984*

(6.913)

0.402

(0.939)

1.002**

(22.92)

0.123

(1.139)

-0.627

(1.207)

Premenopausal

      Yes(1)/No(0)

0.035

(0.003)

0.859

(3.160)

-0.340

(0.351)

-0.014

(3.364)

-0.674

(1.248)

-1.470**

(13.57)

0.574

(0.320)

-0.330

(0.153)

Proportion

0.457

0.781*

0.597

0.714*

0.597

0.843**

0.416

0.334

F value

1.349

5.715

2.376

3.992

2.376

8.576

1.142

0.804

  1. Statistically significant: * P < 0.05, ** P < 0.01, Values are standard partial regression coefficient (F value). BMI: Body mass index, Start: at the start of this study, 24 M: after 24 months