The Effects of the Intervention on Anthropometric Measurements and Blood Pressure
| Outcome | Baseline (n = 28) | 6 Months (n = 28) | P* | 12 Months (n = 25) | P† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | 100.2 ± 21.1 (69.1–153.3) | 94.1 ± 20.2 (67.7–150.3) | <.001 | 94.1 ± 19.6 (66.0–148.5) | .001 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 36.1 ± 6.7 (26.3–53.3) | 34.0 ± 6.8 (25.9–50.9) | <.001 | 34.0 ± 6.7 (25.5–51.9) | .001 |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 109.5 ± 16.0 (79.0–143.0) | 105.0 ± 16.8 (78.0–141.0) | <.001 | 104.2 ± 16.1 (75.1–137.7) | .002 |
| Hip circumference (cm) | 118.5± 14.8 (97.1–156.9) | 114.5 ± 14.1 (95.0–143.1) | <.001 | 114.6 ± 13.8 (95.5–145.3) | .001 |
| Waist-to-hip ratio | 0.93 ± 0.1 (0.7–1.2) | 0.92 ± 0.1 (0.8–1.1) | .106 | 0.91 ± 0.1 (0.7–1.1) | .072 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 130.0 ± 13.4 (104–176) | 123.9 ± 16.4 (96–197) | .064 | 126.9 ± 15.8 (103–170) | .241 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 82.6 ± 9.6 (59–98) | 77.1 ± 10.8 (60–95) | .011 | 78.5 ± 10.7 (64–102) | .024 |
Values shown as mean ± SD (range).
* Results of the paired samples t test, comparisons of 6-month and baseline values.
† Results of the paired samples t test, comparisons of 12-month and baseline values.