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World J Diabetes. Mar 15, 2026; 17(3): 115566
Published online Mar 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v17.i3.115566
Published online Mar 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v17.i3.115566
Table 7 Sociodemographic factors associated with dyslipidemia in pregnant women in the Buea Health District, n (%)
| Factors | Dyslipidemia | aOR (95%CI) | P value | |
| No | Yes | |||
| Age (year) | ||||
| 20-26 | 34 (72.3) | 10 (22.7) | 1 | |
| 27-33 | 32 (64.0) | 18 (36.0) | 1.91 (0.77-4.76) | 0.18 |
| ≥ 34 | 11 (57.9) | 8 (42.1) | 2.47 (0.78-7.82) | 0.14 |
| Marital status | ||||
| Divorced | 1 (100.0) | 0 (0.0) | 1 | |
| Married | 25 (65.8) | 13 (34.2) | - | 1.00 |
| Single | 51 (75.5) | 23 (24.5) | - | 1.00 |
| Level of education | ||||
| Primary | 4 (66.7) | 2 (33.3) | 1 | |
| Secondary | 16 (69.6) | 7 (30.4) | 0.88 (0.13-5.94) | 1.00 |
| University | 57 (67.9) | 27 (32.1) | 0.95 (0.16-5.49) | 1.00 |
| Employment status | ||||
| Employed | 32 (71.1) | 13 (28.9) | 1 | |
| Unemployed | 25 (69.4) | 11 (30.6) | 1.08 (0.42-2.82) | 1.00 |
| Student | 20 (62.5) | 12 (37.5) | 1.48 (0.56-3.87) | 0.47 |
- Citation: Ojong EW, Nakondo NN, Njouendou AJ. Association between gestational diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia in the Buea Health District, Cameroon. World J Diabetes 2026; 17(3): 115566
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358/full/v17/i3/115566.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v17.i3.115566