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Table 3 Prevalence of metabolic abnormalities in patients with schizophrenia n (%)

From: Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among patients with schizophrenia in Ethiopia

NECP ATP III

Total

Male

Female

OR female to male (95% CI)

P value

 

WC (M > 102 cm; F > 88 cm)

50(25.0)

9(7.0)

41(57.7)

18.2(8.0–41.6)

< 0.001

 

Triglycerides (≥ 150 mg/dl)

61(30.7)

44(34.4)

17(23.9)

0.6(0.3–1.2)

0.126

 

BP (≥ 130/85 mmHg)

74(37.0)

50(38.8)

24(33.8)

0.8(0.4–1.5)

0.487

 

HDL Cholesterol (M < 40 mg/dl; F < 50 mg/dl)

88(44.4)

54(42.5)

34(47.9)

1.24(0.7–2.2)

0.466

 

FPG (≥100 mg/dl)

49(24.9)

27(21.3)

22(31.4)

1.7(0.8–3.3)

0.114

 
  1. Abbreviations: NCEP ATP III National Cholesterol Education Programs Adult Treatment Panel III, WC Waist Circumference, BP blood pressure, HDL high-density lipoprotein, M males, F females, FBG Fasting blood glucose