00000ctm a22000001a 4500 UP-1685523046125372959 Buklod 20230503092606.0 aa r |||| u| ta 071031s xx d r |||| u| (iLib)UPMNL-00000051732 LG 995 2004 E6 J63 Jocson, Milagros Tia- A study on factors associated with abnormal lipid profile of Filipino postmenopausal women Milagros Tia-Jocson. 148 leaves Vita Thesis (MS Clinical Epidemiology)-- University of the Philippines, Manila OBJECTIVE: To determine the various factors associated with the lipid profile of Filipino postmenopausal women. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS: 198 postmenopausal women from selected communities / barangays of Metro Manila who were not on HRT nor on any lipid-lowering drugs and not known diabetics were included. Active recruitment was also done at The Medical City. VARIABLES: Duration of postmenopausal period in years, dietary fat intake in terms of percentage of total daily caloric intake, body mass index, waist-hip ratio and level of physical activity were measured and their association with lipid profile - total cholesterol, LDL-c, HDL-c and triglycerides levels - were determined. RESULTS: Diet containing more than 30% of fat is significantly associated with high-risk levels of total cholesterol (adjusted OR 3.92, p=0.21). Physical activity is significantly associated with high-risk cholesterol (adjusted OR 2.19, p=0.03) and clinically but not statistically associated with high-risk LDL-c (adjusted OR 1.89, p=.08) and high risk triglycerides (adjusted OR 3.6, p 0.06). BMI of -/> 25 (overweight and obese), on the other hand, is significantly associated with high-risk triglycerides (adjusted OR 3.56, p=0.01). No association between duration of postmenopausal period nor between body fat distribution (WHR), and lipid profile is noted. CONCLUSION: Lipid profile of postmenopausal women is significantly associated with dietary fat intake, level of physical activity and body mass index. Lipids Metabolism Disorders. Postmenopause. Diet. Exercise. Cardiovascular system Diseases. UPMNL MED LG 995 2004 E6 J63 Thesis