scholarly journals Vitamin D deficiency and depression among women from an urban community in a tropical country

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (10) ◽  
pp. 1844-1850 ◽  
Author(s):  
Foong Ming Moy ◽  
Victor CW Hoe ◽  
Noran Naqiah Hairi ◽  
Shireene Ratna Vethakkan ◽  
Awang Bulgiba
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Parathyroid Hormone ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

AbstractObjectiveTo determine the association of vitamin D status with depression and health-related quality of life among women.DesignThis was a cross-sectional study conducted among women in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sociodemographic characteristics, physical activity status, perceived depression and health-related quality of life were assessed via a self-administered questionnaire. Fasting blood samples were taken for the analysis of 25-hydroxyvitamin D, parathyroid hormone, fasting blood glucose and full lipid profile. Complex samples multiple logistic regression analysis was performed.SettingPublic secondary schools in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.SubjectsSeven hundred and seventy female teachers were included.ResultsThe mean age of participants was 41·15 (95 % CI 40·51, 41·78) years and the majority were ethnic Malays. Over 70 % of them had vitamin D deficiency (<20 ng/ml or <50 nmol/l) and two-thirds were at risk for depression. In the multivariate analysis, ethnic Malays (adjusted OR (aOR)=14·72; 95 % CI 2·12, 102·21) and Indians (aOR=14·02; 95 % CI 2·27, 86·59), those at risk for depression (aOR=1·88, 95 % CI 1·27, 2·79) and those with higher parathyroid hormone level (aOR=1·13; 95 % CI 1·01, 1·26) were associated with vitamin D deficiency, while vitamin D deficiency was negatively associated with mental health-related quality of life (Mental Component Summary) scores (aOR=0·98; 95 % CI 0·97, 0·99).ConclusionsVitamin D deficiency is significantly associated with depression and mental health-related quality of life among women in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

scholarly journals Vitamin D deficiency, self-reported physical activity and health-related quality of life: the Comprehensive Dialysis Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 3683-3688 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuchi Anand ◽  
George A. Kaysen ◽  
Glenn M. Chertow ◽  
Kirsten L. Johansen ◽  
Barbara Grimes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Association between vitamin D deficiency and health-related quality of life in patients with chronic kidney disease from the KNOW-CKD study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. e0174282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tae Ryom Oh ◽  
Chang Seong Kim ◽  
Eun Hui Bae ◽  
Seong Kwon Ma ◽  
Seung Hyeok Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Micronutrient deficiencies and health-related quality of life: the case of children with vitamin D deficiency

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 1165-1172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magda Aguiar ◽  
Lazaros Andronis ◽  
Miranda Pallan ◽  
Wolfgang Högler ◽  
Emma Frew
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Hrqol Data ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

AbstractObjectiveTo explore the extent to which micronutrient deficiencies (MND) affect children’s health-related quality of life (HRQoL), using vitamin D deficiency (VDD) as a case study.DesignProxy valuation study to estimate the impact of VDD on the HRQoL of younger (0–4 years) and older (>4 years) children. We used the Child Health Utility 9 Dimension (CHU9D) questionnaire to estimate HRQoL for children within six VDD-related health states: ‘hypocalcaemic cardiomyopathy’, ‘hypocalcaemic seizures’, ‘active rickets’, ‘bone deformities’, ‘pain and muscle weakness’ and ‘subclinical VDD’.SettingSampling was not restricted to any particular setting and worldwide experts were recruited.ParticipantsRespondents were paediatric bone experts recruited through network sampling.ResultsThirty-eight experts completed the survey. The health state with the largest detrimental impact (mean score (se)) on children’s HRQoL was hypocalcaemic cardiomyopathy (0·47 (0·02)), followed by hypocalcaemic seizures (0·50 (0·02)) and active rickets (0·62 (0·02) in young children; 0·57 (0·02) in older children). Asymptomatic VDD had a modest but noticeable negative impact on HRQoL, attributed mostly to tiredness in both age groups and pain in the older paediatric population.ConclusionsElicitation of HRQoL from clinical experts suggests a negative impact of VDD on HRQoL, even if there is no recognizable clinical manifestation. HRQoL data from populations of patients with MND will inform public health policy decisions. In some settings, routine collection of HRQoL data alongside national nutrition surveys may help capture the full burden of MND and prioritize resources towards effective prevention.

scholarly journals Influence of Vitamin D Supplementation on Mental Health in Diabetic Patients: A Systematic Review

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 3678
Author(s):  
Dominika Guzek ◽  
Aleksandra Kołota ◽  
Katarzyna Lachowicz ◽  
Dominika Skolmowska ◽  
Małgorzata Stachoń ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Supplementation ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Diabetes is associated with a number of mental health consequences, including enhanced risk of depression and anxiety, as well as decreased quality of life, and vitamin D deficiency is considered to be one of the factors that influence these outcomes in diabetic patients. The aim of the present study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature presenting the data regarding the influence of vitamin D supplementation on mental health in diabetic adults. This study was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) database (Registration number CRD42020155779). A systematic search of the PubMed and Web of Science databases was performed, and the intervention studies published until September 2021 were included in the review. The human studies were included if an adult sample of diabetic individuals received vitamin D supplementation during the intervention and its effect on any mental health aspect was assessed, but studies presenting the influence of combined supplementation of multiple nutrients were excluded. After removing duplicate records, a total of 8,514 publications were screened and assessed independently by two researchers, based on their title, abstract, and full text. Finally, six studies were included in the current systematic review, and the risk of bias was evaluated using the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale (NOS). The included studies analyzed the influence of a specific dose of vitamin D, or different doses of vitamin D, or compared the results of supplementation with a specific dose of vitamin D against the placebo group. The supplementation was performed for at least 12 weeks. The mental health outcomes analyzed in these studies included health-related quality of life, depression, anxiety, stress, and general mental health status of adult diabetic patients. The results of the majority of the studies confirmed the positive influence of vitamin D supplementation on the mental health of diabetic individuals. Those studies that analyzed the influence of vitamin D supplementation on depression and anxiety established the beneficial effect of the vitamin. In some studies, the influence of vitamin D supplementation on the health-related quality of life was not considered unless combined with mindfulness training. However, it must be emphasized that different dosage regimens and intervention periods were followed in the reviewed studies, and only a small number of studies were randomized against placebo, which should be considered as a limitation of the present study. The findings of the conducted systematic review demonstrated the positive influence of vitamin D supplementation on the mental health of diabetic patients, which was proved for anxiety and depression, but in the case of health-related quality of life, the positive effect was observed only when the intervention included mindfulness training. These outcomes suggest that supplementation should be recommended to improve the vitamin D status and the mental health of patients in this group.

Vitamin D deficiency and health‐related quality of life in chronic hepatitis C

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 774-777 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donatella Palazzo ◽  
Elisa Biliotti ◽  
Rozenn Esvan ◽  
Lorenzo Volpicelli ◽  
Cristiana Franchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Chronic Hepatitis ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Chronic Hepatitis C ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Mental Health Status and Health-Related Quality of Life among Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Patients in Thailand: A Multi-Site Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 103 (11) ◽  
pp. 1185-1193
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background: The systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients oftentimes suffer from both physical and psychosocial challenges that may lead to low health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, limited research has been done in this area. Objective: To examined mental health status and HRQoL among SLE patients in Thailand. Materials and Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional study conducted at the rheumatology clinic of four major hospitals in Thailand. The paper-based questionnaire consisted of demographic, health history such as depression, anxiety, stress Scale (DASS-21), and the Rosenberg self-esteem scale (RSE), and the disease-specific Lupus Quality of Life scale (LupusQoL). Depending on the variable’s level of measurement such as categorical or continuous, Spearman’s Rho or Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficients were used to explore the relationships among the variables. Hierarchical multiple regression was used to identify the predictors of LupusQoL. Results: Among the 387 participants, many might have experienced depression, anxiety, and stress (30%, 51%, and 29%, respectively). Self-esteem among the participants was good (31.8 out of 40). All eight domains of LupusQoL were affected with intimate relationship domain being impacted the most. The overall LupusQoL was significantly associated with the number of prescribed medications (r=–0.23), depression (r=–0.70), anxiety (r=–0.58), stress (r=–0.67), and self-esteem (r=0.59), p<0.001. Significant predictors of the overall LupusQoL were mental health status (depression, anxiety, and stress) and self-esteem, F (3, 81)=43.10, p<0.001, adjusted R²=0.60. Conclusion: SLE patients should be holistically assessed in both physical and psychological aspects. In addition to proper medical treatments, healthcare providers should use a multidisciplinary team approach to resolve the patients’ psychosocial issues, which in turn, may increase the patients’ quality of life. Self-care education may be necessary to help the patients manage the condition and decrease the number of medications. Keywords: Mental health, Quality of life, SLE, Thailand

scholarly journals Psychosomatic interactions in kidney transplantation: role of personality dimensions in mental health-related quality of life

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 204062232110243
Author(s):  
Federica Guerra ◽  
Jessica Ranieri ◽  
Domenico Passafiume ◽  
Diana Lupi ◽  
Daniela Maccarone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Kidney Transplantation ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Personality Dimensions ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Body Self ◽  
High Level

Background and aims: The increase in innovative and personalized medicine solutions in kidney surgery can improve patients’ chances of survival; however, during the transplantation process, patients are exposed to many psychological challenges. This study aimed to evaluate the role and impact of personality dimensions on the behaviour of waiting-list patients towards the post-surgery adaptation process. Method: The participants were 113 out-patients aged 18–70 years (mean age 54.7 years, SD ± 9.9) who had received a kidney transplant at least 3 years prior to the study. Results: The results of the study revealed that personality dimensions can predict mental health-related quality of life after kidney transplantation; in particular, the dimensions play an important role in patients’ behavioural ability to manage their quality of life both during end-stage renal disease and after kidney transplantation. Psychological distress and anxiety were associated with a low level of the conscientiousness dimension, while a high level of the openness dimension was associated with a high level of psychological distress and stress. In addition, body self-perception was associated with personality dimensions. Conclusion: Personality dimensions were found to predict behavioural reactions when emotional traits and body self-perception for each patient were combined; clinical psychologists could apply personalized intervention by modeling the treatments step by step and mitigating the negative effects of the whole kidney transplantation disease, thus helping the individual to adapt to a new life.

scholarly journals Prevalence and 11-year incidence of common eye diseases and their relation to health-related quality of life, mental health, and visual impairment

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petri K. M. Purola ◽  
Janika E. Nättinen ◽  
Matti U. I. Ojamo ◽  
Seppo V. P. Koskinen ◽  
Harri A. Rissanen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Eye Diseases ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Purpose To study the prevalence and incidence of the most common eye diseases and their relation to health-related quality of life (HRQoL), depression, psychological distress, and visual impairment in the aging population of Finland. Methods Our study was based on two nationwide health surveys conducted in 2000 and 2011. Eye disease status data were obtained from 7379 and 5710 individuals aged 30 + years, of whom 4620 partook in both time points. Both surveys included identical indicators of HRQoL (EuroQol-5 Dimension [EQ-5D], 15D), depression (Beck Depression Inventory [BDI]), psychological distress (General Health Questionnaire-12 [GHQ-12]), visual acuity, and self-reported eye diseases. We assessed the impact of known eye diseases on these factors, adjusted for age, gender, and co-morbidities. Results Prevalence of self-reported eye diseases was 3.1/2.7% for glaucoma, 8.1/11.4% for cataract, and 3.4/3.8% for retinal degeneration in 2000 and 2011, and the average incidence between 2000 and 2011 was 22, 109, and 35 /year/10,000 individuals, respectively. These eye diseases were associated with a significant decrease in EQ-5D and 15D index scores in both time points. BDI and GHQ-12 scores were also worsened, with some variation between different eye diseases. Impaired vision was, however, the strongest determinant of declined HRQoL. During the 11-year follow-up the effect of eye diseases on HRQoL and mental health diminished. Conclusion Declined HRQoL associated with eye diseases is more related to impaired vision than the awareness of the disease itself, and this declining effect diminished during the follow-up. Therefore, information directed to the public on the risks and prevention of blindness can and should be strengthened to prevent the deleterious effects of visual impairment.

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