Research Article

Relationship between Oxidative Stress and Physical Activity in Women with Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions in a Cervical Cancer Control Program in the Brazilian Amazon

Table 1

Epidemiological, reproductive, and social characteristics and self-reported diseases.

VariableSIL group ()Control group () value

AgeMean: Mean: NS
SchoolingNS
 ≤8 years of study75%38.5%
 >8 years of study25%61.5%
Declared incomeNS
 ≤BMMW91.7%84.6%
8.3%15.4%
Number of childrenNS
 None11.1%14.3%
 ≤227.8%46.4%
 >261.1%39.3%
Self-reported stress at work or homeNS
 Yes71.8%60.7%
 No22.2%39.3%
Chronic noncommunicable diseaseNS
 Yes61.1%50.0%
 No38.9%50.0%
Reported dieting or food restrictionNS
 Yes22.2%28.6%
 No77.8%71.4%
SmokingNS
 Yes0.0%17.9%
 No100%82.1%
Marital statusNS
 Single or separated50.0%57.1%
 Married or in stable union50.0%42.9%

Source: Cervical Cancer Prevention Service, Center for Tropical Medicine. NS: nonsignificant; BMMW: Brazilian monthly minimum wage. Chi-square test. Student’s -test.