Table 1 Comparison of general information of patients in group A and group B
From: Predictive value of gut microbiota in long-term blood pressure control: a cross-sectional study
Factors | Uncontrolled group | Controlled group | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
n | 65 | 60 | Â |
Male (%) | 30(46.2) | 28(46.7) |  > 0.05 |
Age (years) | 68.5 ± 8.55 | 69.7 ± 8.07 |  > 0.05 |
Smoking (%) | 28(43.1) | 22(36.7) |  > 0.05 |
BMI(kg/m2) | 24.8 ± 2.45 | 24.8 ± 2.48 |  > 0.05 |
Duration of hypertension (months) | 9.7 ± 4.72 | 10.0 ± 4.79 |  > 0.05 |
Duration of regular medication use (months) | 2.42 ± 0.95 | 2.56 ± 1.00 |  > 0.05 |
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 158.7 ± 7.95 | 126.6 ± 6.52 |  < 0.01 |
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 86.6 ± 6.53 | 74.6 ± 5.27 |  < 0.01 |
Exercise status (aerobic exercise) (%) | Â | Â | Â |
 < 3 times per week | 9(13.8) | 7(11.7) |  > 0.05 |
3–5 times per week | 22(33.8) | 21(35.0) |  > 0.05 |
Weekly > 5 times | 34(52.3) | 32(53.3) |  > 0.05 |
Diet (%) | Â | Â | Â |
Meat-based | 4(6.2) | 3(5.0) |  > 0.05 |
Vegetarian-based | 3(4.6) | 3(5.0) |  > 0.05 |
Meat and vegetables | 58(89.2) | 54(90.0) |  > 0.05 |
Average intake of yogurt (%) | Â | Â | Â |
 ≤ 300 ml per week | 42(64.6) | 25(42.7) |  < 0.05 |
 > 300 ml per week | 23(35.4) | 35(58.3) |