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KMID : 0379720170310010084
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Journal of Korean Community Health Nursing Academic Society
2017 Volume.31 No. 1 p.84 ~ p.96
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Risk Factors Associated with Vitamin D Deficiency among Women Office Workers
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Kwon Mi-Young
Yang Sook-Ja
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Abstract
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Purpose: Vitamin D is a fundamental element for bone metabolism. Recently vitamin D deficiency has been implicated in various diseases such as a cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancers. The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors associated with serum vitamin D deficiency among women office workers.
Methods: We selected 369 women office workers using the secondary data of the 5th National Health & Nutrition Examination Survey 2010-2012. Data was analyzed by logistic regression of complex sampling design.
Results: Women office workers with vitamin D deficiency, defined serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration < 10ng/mL, were 12.5%. The risk factors for vitamin D deficiency were 20s aged group, married state and more than 40 working hours a week. The risk of vitamin D deficiency was decreased in those with alcohol drinking 1 to 4 times a month. The education
level, income, region, smoking, physical activity and sun exposure time did not affect the risk of vitamin D deficiency significantly.
Conclusion: Development of vitamin D deficiency prevention educational programs are required for women office workers who more than 40 hours a week in 20s. It should be considered health education including sun exposure duration and behavior.
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KEYWORD
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Vitamin D deficiency, Women health, Workplace
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