Gender-Specific Factors Associated with Vitamin D Deficiency among Korean Adolescents: Data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey V (2010~2011).
10.4094/chnr.2018.24.2.157
- Author:
Haeyoung MIN
1
;
Ari MIN
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Vitamin D deficiency;
Sex;
Adolescent
- MeSH:
Adolescent*;
Body Mass Index;
Breakfast;
Female;
Humans;
Logistic Models;
Male;
Milk;
Nutrition Surveys*;
Prevalence;
Vitamin D Deficiency*;
Vitamin D*;
Vitamins*
- From:Child Health Nursing Research
2018;24(2):157-165
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine differences in the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency between male and female Korean adolescents and to investigate gender-specific factors associated with vitamin D deficiency. METHODS: This cross-sectional descriptive study included 975 adolescents aged 12-18 years who participated in the fifth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2010~2011). Multiple logistic regression using complex sample analysis was performed to examine gender-specific factors associated with vitamin D deficiency with adjustments for covariates. RESULTS: Among the participants, 82.9% had vitamin D deficiency. The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was higher among female adolescents (88.4%) than their male counterparts (78.4%). A rural place of residence (OR, 0.40; 95% CI, 0.19~0.87; p=.021) and daily milk intake (OR, 0.23; 95% CI, 0.07~0.75; p=.015) were significant factors significantly associated with vitamin D deficiency in males, while body mass index (OR, 8.40; 95% CI, 1.05~67.04, p=.045) and having breakfast (OR, 0.22; 95% CI, 0.10~0.49; p < .001) showed significant relationships in females. CONCLUSION: The results of this study provide preliminary evidence for developing effective strategies to prevent vitamin D deficiency in Korean adolescents. The different factors influencing vitamin D deficiency in males and females should be considered when providing interventions.
