Association between Weight Control Methods and Depressive Symptoms among Korean Adults according to Age and Sex
10.21215/kjfp.2019.9.5.460
- Author:
Jung Ah KIM
1
;
Sang Wha LEE
;
Hong Soo LEE
;
Kyung Won SHIM
;
Se Eun CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Family Medicine, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. ghwa@ewha.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Depression;
Weight;
Obesity;
Mental Health
- MeSH:
Adult;
Depression;
Diet;
Fasting;
Female;
Humans;
Logistic Models;
Male;
Meals;
Mental Health;
Methods;
Nutrition Surveys;
Obesity;
Weight Loss
- From:
Korean Journal of Family Practice
2019;9(5):460-466
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Unhealthy weight control methods such as fasting and meal skipping can harm the mental health of individuals engaging in these methods. But this relationship has not been studied in Korean individuals. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between weight control methods and depressive symptoms among Korean adults.METHODS: We used data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2014, 2016, which included 10,447 adults. Patient Health Questionnaire was used for the assessment of depressive symptoms. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted according to age and sex.RESULTS: Attempting to follow a one-food diet was higher among depressed men. There was a significant association between depressive symptoms and weight control methods such as fasting and skipping meals among women. Among women >30 years and <50 years, depressive symptoms were related to a high likelihood of fasting, prescribed drugs for weight loss and one-food diet.CONCLUSION: Our findings indicate that the correlation between the symptoms of depression and weight control methods varies depending on age and sex of the individuals. Our results could help formulate healthy weight management measures based on the on the depressive mood, age and sex of the individuals.
