Lifestyle and Quality of Life of Women with Diagnosed Hypothyroidism in the Context of Metabolic Disorders

Abstract

The lifestyle causes of metabolic disorders in patients with hypothyroidism should be investigated. We aimed to assess the lifestyle and quality of life of women diagnosed with hypothyroidism and search for the presence of differences between the lifestyle and quality of life of women with and without diagnosed lipid metabolism disorders. This study included 311 women. To assess the differences between the groups with and without metabolic disorders, a non-parametric Mann–Whitney U test was performed. Of the products that were potentially beneficial for health, statistically significant differences in the average frequency of consumption were observed for legume seeds (p = 0.014), and of the products potentially unbeneficial for health, the frequencies of consumption of fried dishes (p = 0.016) and fast-food products (p = 0.001) were significant. Only 11.9% rated their free-time physical activity as high. The quality of life was significantly different between the groups. The lifestyle was moderately appropriate. Compared with women with lipid metabolism disorders, women without them exhibited a higher frequency of correct dietary behaviors regarding the consumption of products with a potentially beneficial effect and sleeping duration. Women without lipid metabolism disorders had a better quality of life. Women with hypothyroidism should be educated about the beneficial aspects of the regular consumption of vegetables, fruits, legumes, and fish and sleeping for the optimal amount of time.

Клінічний Випадок Коморбідного Стану У Хворої На Гіпотиреоз, Обумовлений Атрофічним Варіантом Автоімунного Тиреоїдиту

“…N. O. Kravchun 1,2 , N. G. Malova 2 , L. A. Sirotenko 2 , P. P. Kravchun 1 1 Kharkiv National Medical University, Kharkiv, Ukraine; 2 SI «V. Danilevsky Institute for Endocrine Pathology Problems of the NAMS of Ukraine», Kharkiv, Ukraine Vladimirovana59@gmail.com A clinical case of an atypical course of hypothyroidism combined with paroxysmal arterial hypertension in a patient born in 1953 is described.…”

“…Популяційна розповсюдженість маніфестного ГТ складає близько 3 %, субклінічного -10 % серед жінок і 3 % серед чоловіків. З віком захворюваність на ГТ збільшується серед осіб обох статей [1].…”

Lifestyle and Quality of Life of Women Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism in the Context of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver

“…Lifestyle can influence the accumulation of fatty compounds in the liver and the presence of abnormal body composition parameters [9,10]. Preventive measures against developing NAFL, metabolic disorders, and body composition irregularities include engaging in regular physical activity and obtaining optimal sleep [11][12][13][14][15]. Dietary habits aimed at preventing the aforementioned abnormalities include adopting an anti-inflammatory diet rich in dietary fiber, plant-based products, and unsaturated fats while eliminating processed foods, fructose-rich products, and those that lead to a caloric surplus [16,17].…”