Table 2 Baseline participants’ characteristicsa
Variables | Soy-nut (n = 75) | TSP (n = 75) | Control (n = 75) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 63.8 ± 2.82 | 64.6 ± 2.91 | 64.1 ± 2.81 |
Age of menopause (years) | 48.2 ± 3.91 | 47.7 ± 4.72 | 48.6 ± 3.62 |
Currently in menopause (years) | 15.5 ± 3.64 | 16.8 ± 61 | 15.5 ± 3.75 |
SBP (mm Hg) | 127.3 ± 4.41 | 127.6 ± 4.48 | 127.4 ± 4.64 |
DBP (mm Hg) | 79.4 ± 6.47 | 80.6 ± 4.34 | 81.4 ± 6.15 |
Live with | |||
 Alone | 4 (16) | 2 (8) | 2 (8) |
 Husband | 19 (76) | 19 (76) | 20 (80) |
 Children | 2 (8) | 4 (16) | 3 (12) |
Economic status | |||
 Dependent | 2 (8) | 1 (4) | 2 (8) |
 Independent | 23 (92) | 24 (96) | 23 (92) |