Table 4 Effect of intervention (and 95% CI) on reduction in blood pressure¶ and urinary sodium excretion at 3 and 6 months adjusted for age, sex, locality, body mass index (random effect model)
From: A community programme to reduce salt intake and blood pressure in Ghana [ISRCTN88789643]
Variable | 3 months (n = 894) | 6 months (n = 801) |
|---|---|---|
SBP (mmHg) | -0.48 (-5.45 to 4.50) | -2.54 (-6.54 to 1.45) |
DBP (mmHg) | -1.02 (-3.95 to 1.91) | -3.95 (-7.11 to -0.78)** |
Urinary sodium (mmol/24 h) | -0.5 (-12.3 to 11.3) | 6.0 (-4.1 to 16.1) |
Urinary sodium: creatinine | -0.01 (-1.35 to 1.32) | 0.85 (-0.53 to 2.24) |
Urinary sodium: potassium | 0.08 (-0.22 to 0.39) | 0.30 (0.02 to 0.57)* |