Association between premature ovarian insufficiency, early menopause, socioeconomic status in a nationally representative sample from Korea

Objective: Socioeconomic status as a determinant of mental health problems has received scant attention in Japan, which has long been considered an egalitarian society. This study examined the association between socioeconomic status and psychological distress and its trends over 6 years among Japanese adolescents. Methods: We used data from a nationally representative sample of 9491 adolescents aged 12–18 years who participated in three repeated cross-sectional surveys between 2007 and 2013. The K6 scale was used to assess psychological distress. Socioeconomic status indicators included household income, parental education, parental working status and household structure. Results: Psychological distress prevalence decreased significantly from 2007 (10.7%) to 2013 (7.6%). However, the socioeconomic status patterns of psychological distress were consistent through the study period. Adolescents living in both lower (odds ratio = 1.61; 95% confidence interval = [1.27, 2.05]) and higher income households (odds ratio = 1.30; 95% confidence interval = [1.03, 1.62]) were more likely to report psychological distress than their middle-income counterparts. Adolescents with low household income were more likely to feel stress from interpersonal relationships and less likely to have help-seeking behaviors, while those with high household income were more likely to feel stress about school achievement. Psychological distress was also associated with parental poor education and single parenthood. Conclusions: Socioeconomic status disparities in adolescent psychological distress were evident and consistent during the 6-year period. There is a unique U-shaped relationship between household income and psychological distress among adolescents in Japan, unlike those from other countries. However, the underlying mechanisms may differ by income status. Future prevention efforts should consider socioeconomic status as a determinant of adolescent mental health problems.

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Prevalence and clinical associations with premature ovarian insufficiency, early menopause, and low ovarian reserve in systemic sclerosis

Clinical Rheumatology ◽

10.1007/s10067-020-05522-5 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Arporn Jutiviboonsuk ◽

Lingling Salang ◽

Nuntasiri Eamudomkarn ◽

Ajanee Mahakkanukrauh ◽

Siraphop Suwannaroj ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systemic Sclerosis ◽

Ovarian Reserve ◽

Premature Ovarian Insufficiency ◽

Early Menopause ◽

Ovarian Insufficiency ◽

Clinical Associations

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Identifying and addressing osteoporosis knowledge gaps in women with premature ovarian insufficiency and early menopause: A mixed‐methods study

Clinical Endocrinology ◽

10.1111/cen.14049 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 91 (4) ◽

pp. 498-507 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Maylyn Goh ◽

Hanh H. Nguyen ◽

Nadia N. Khan ◽

Frances Milat ◽

Jacqueline A. Boyle ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mixed Methods ◽

Mixed Methods Study ◽

Premature Ovarian Insufficiency ◽

Knowledge Gaps ◽

Early Menopause ◽

Ovarian Insufficiency ◽

Osteoporosis Knowledge

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Do Social Class Gradients Explain Differences in American Adolescents' Health: An Exploration of the Relationships between Socioeconomic Status and Disease States in a Nationally Representative Sample of Youth

Pediatric Research ◽

10.1203/00006450-199904020-00610 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 45 (4, Part 2 of 2) ◽

pp. 102A-102A

Author(s):

Elizabeth Goodman

Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Social Class ◽

Representative Sample ◽

Disease States ◽

Nationally Representative

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Early menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency are associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Acta Endocrinologica ◽

10.1530/eje-18-0602 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 180 (1) ◽

pp. 41-50 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Panagiotis Anagnostis ◽

Konstantinos Christou ◽

Aikaterini-Maria Artzouchaltzi ◽

Nifon K Gkekas ◽

Nikoletta Kosmidou ◽

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Keyword(s):

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Premature Ovarian Insufficiency ◽

Early Menopause ◽

Ovarian Insufficiency ◽

Pubmed Central ◽

Age At Menopause ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Comprehensive Search

Objective/Design Menopausal transition has been associated with a derangement of glucose metabolism. However, it is not known if early menopause (EM, defined as age at menopause <45 years) or premature ovarian insufficiency (POI, defined as age at menopause <40 years) are associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). To systematically investigate and meta-analyze the best evidence regarding the association of age at menopause with the risk of T2DM. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, CENTRAL and Scopus, up to January 31, 2018. Data are expressed as odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). The I 2 index was employed for heterogeneity. Results Thirteen studies were included in the qualitative and quantitative analysis (191 762 postmenopausal women, 21 664 cases with T2DM). Both women with EM and POI were at higher risk of T2DM compared with those of age at menopause of 45–55 years (OR: 1.15, 95% CI: 1.04–1.26, P = 0.003; I 2: 61%, P < 0.002 and OR: 1.50, 95% CI: 1.03–2.19, P = 0.033; I 2: 75.2%, P < 0.003), respectively). Similar associations emerged when women with EM and POI were compared with those of age at menopause >45 years (OR: 1.12, 95% CI: 1.01–1.20, P < 0.02; I 2: 78%, P < 0.001 and OR: 1.53, 95% CI: 1.03–2.27, P = 0.035; I 2: 78%, P < 0.001), respectively). Conclusions Both EM and POI are associated with increased risk of T2DM.

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