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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Prevalence and predictors of metabolic syndrome among Congolese pre-and postmenopausal women
Climacteric, Volume 17, No. 4, Year 2014
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Objectives This study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among Congolese pre- and postmenopausal women. Methods In total, 200 women (100 premenopausal and 100 postmenopausal) were interviewed and underwent clinical and biological investigations searching for lipid and non-lipid cardiovascular risk factors. National Cholesterol Education Program-Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATPIII) criteria were used to define MetS. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate predictors of MetS. Results There were significant differences between the two groups in terms of age, plasma cholesterol, high density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride levels. MetS was present in 20% and 10% of postmenopausal and premenopausal women (p = 0.07), respectively. The MetS components hypertension, elevated plasma glucose and triglycerides were more frequently observed in post- vs. premenopausal women with MetS. Menopause (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 2.49; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.05-5.95), overweight (aOR 6.35; 95% CI 1.66-24.23) and obesity (aOR 14.29; 95% CI: 3.84-53.06) emerged as the main independent predictors of MetS. Conclusion This study showed that MetS is common among Congolese postmenopausal women; menopause and weight gain emerged as its main predictors. This suggests that an integrated therapeutic approach combining hormone replacement therapy and lifestyle change in postmenopausal women should be considered. © 2014 International Menopause Society.
Authors & Co-Authors
Muchanga Sifa, M. J.
Congo
Kinshasa University Hospital
Japan, Kochi
Kochi University
Lepira, François Bompeka
Congo
Kinshasa University Hospital
Longo, Augustin Luzayadio
Congo
Kinshasa University Hospital
Sumaïli, Ernest Kiswaya
Congo
Kinshasa University Hospital
Makulo, Jean Robert Rissassy
Congo
Kinshasa University Hospital
Mbelambela, Etongola Papy Steve
Congo
Akram Medical Center
Tozin, Rahma Rashid
Congo
Kinshasa University Hospital
Ngatu, Nlandu Roger
Japan, Kochi
Kochi University
Suganuma, Narufumi
Japan, Kochi
Kochi University
Statistics
Citations: 16
Authors: 9
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.3109/13697137.2013.856403
ISSN:
13697137
e-ISSN:
14730804
Research Areas
Noncommunicable Diseases
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Case-Control Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Participants Gender
Female