Relationship between Marital Status and Metabolic Syndrome in Korean Middle-Aged Women: The Sixth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2013–2014)

Jung, Young-Ah; Kang, Lily; Kim, Ha-Nui; Park, Hoon Ki; Hwang, Hwan Sik; Park, Kye-Yeung

doi:10.4082/kjfm.17.0020

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“…This is attributed to the constellation of factors associated with the social events including buildup of stress, nutritional as well as lifestyle behavior like alcoholism, smoking to wade of stress resulting in MetS. These findings are consistent with several studies [64][65][66]. For example, it is hard for African men to adopt healthy behaviors such as cooking and eating healthy foods in their homes, but instead prefer restaurant prepared meals including processed/fast foods associated with MetS [9].…”

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Gender Differences in the Pattern of Socio-Demographics Relevant to Metabolic Syndrome Among Kenyan Adults with Central Obesity at a Mission Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya

Okube

Kimani

Mirie

2020

High Blood Press Cardiovasc Prev

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Introduction Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a risk factor for cardiovascular-related morbidity and mortality. Although the risk factors for MetS are well documented, differences in gender-based demographics among Kenyan adults with central obesity are lacking. Aim Determine gender differences in the pattern of socio-demographics relevant to metabolic syndrome among Kenyan adults with central obesity at a mission hospital, Nairobi. Methods A cross-sectional baseline survey involving adults (N = 404) with central obesity aged 18-64 years, as part of a community-based lifestyle intervention study. Respondents were systematically sampled using the International Diabetes Federation definition for MetS. Lifestyle characteristics, anthropometric, clinical and biochemical markers were measured and analyzed using SPSS. Results High (87.2%) MetS prevalence associated with advanced age in males (p < 0.001) and females (p = 0.002) was observed. MetS was likely among divorced/separated/widowed (p = 0.021) and high income males (p = 0.002) and females (p = 0.017) with high income. Unemployed males (p = 0.008) and females with tertiary education (p = 0.019) were less likely to have MetS. Advanced age was likely to lead to high blood pressure, fasting blood glucose and triglycerides (p < 0.05). Males were more likely (p = 0.026) to have raised triglycerides, while females (p < 0.001) had low high density lipoproteins. Conclusion A high prevalence of MetS associated with social and gender differences among Kenyan adults with central obesity. These underscore the need to look beyond the behavioral and biological risks and focus on every nuance of gender differences in addressing MetS and CVDs.

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Gender Differences in the Pattern of Socio-Demographics Relevant to Metabolic Syndrome Among Kenyan Adults with Central Obesity at a Mission Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya

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Kimani

Mirie

2020

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“…Married male residents in the present seemed have lower incidence of MetS compared with non-married ones. This finding was consistence with the survey among Korean middle-aged women that prevalence of MetS was 30% in the married group and 34.2% in the unmarried group [27].And the possible explanation might be related to the low socioeconomic status among unmarried male in the present study. Those unmarried male were likely to be low income family (51.0% vs.11.9%, P < 0.001) and higher rate of low educational level (70.6% vs. 41.6%…”

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confidence: 89%

Gender discrepancy of incidence and risk factors of metabolic syndrome among rural Chinese from 2012-2013 to 2015-2017

Yu¹,

Guo²,

Li³

et al. 2020

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Background: We reported a relatively high rate of MetS in rural Northeast residents in 2012-2013. Many strategies like health knowledge propagation and lifestyle modification have been taken to help rural residents decrease metabolic disorders. Hence, we held the present follow-up study in order to figure the changes of metabolic parameters and the possible reasons together with the evaluation of MetS incidence and associated risk factors.Methods: A population-based sample of 8147 rural Northeast Chinese residents aged ≥ 35 years at baseline were followed up from 2012-2013 to 2015-2017. MetS was diagnosed following the unify criteria in 2009 using the Asian specific criteria.Results: Among residents with MetS at baseline, value of systolic, diastolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, HDL-C decreased while waist circumference increased in both genders in follow-up. Discrepancy of trend in body mass index, LDL-C and estimated GFR existed between male and female. Besides, triglyceride increased, and fast glucose decreased in female only. The alterations of dietary pattern might be accountable for those changes. Among residents without MetS at baseline, the cumulative incidence of newly diagnosed MetS was 24.0% (25.8% for male; 22.3% for female). As the number of metabolic disorders increased at baseline, the incidence of MetS also increased (zero metabolic disorder: 8.3%; one metabolic disorder: 17.1%; two metabolic disorders: 35.4%). In male residents, bad living habits like smoking and drinking were associated with increasing risk of Mets while in female, higher risk of MetS was more likely relevant to dietary pattern.Conclusion: Metabolic parameters changes during the past years and seem to be associated with alteration of diet pattern. Incidence of MetS still high among rural Northeast Chinese. The risk factors of higher incidence of MetS show gender discrepancy which make the prophylaxis and control of MetS more effective and directive in rural residents.

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“…One study revealed that sexually active women reported low total MRS scores and low somatic, psychological, and urogenital subscale scores [ 50 ]. In studies conducted on Koreans, it has been repeatedly reported that disease status (hypertriglyceridemia, metabolic syndrome, and depression) and health behaviors (smoking, binge drinking, and inadequate sleep) were significantly poor in middle-aged populations not living with partners [ 51 - 53 ], and our findings are consistent in this context. Meanwhile, there have been contradictory findings that married women complained more of vasomotor, genitourinary, or sexual symptoms than single/separated/widowed women [ 17 , 54 - 56 ].…”

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Level of Psychological and Somatic Symptoms Predict Perimenopausal Syndrome Severity Better Than Obstetric and Psychiatric History Do Among Korean Women

Kim

et al. 2023

Psychiatry Investig

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Objective Menopause symptoms can vary in type, duration, and severity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the key factors predicting severe symptoms among Korean perimenopausal women with various demographic data, obstetric and psychiatric histories, and menopausal symptoms screening scale scores.Methods Data were collected from 1,060 women, and 4 latent classes were identified using latent profile analysis, with 6 major categories of menopausal complaints. Among the 4 classes, we selectively used data from the “all unimpaired” and “all impaired” groups. Menopause rating scale (MRS), sociodemographic, obstetric, and psychiatric factors were assessed, and hierarchical logistic regression analyses were conducted with the “all impaired” group as a dependent variable.Results Marital status and scores on the psychological and somatic subscales of the MRS were statistically related to being in the “all impaired” group. Otherwise, family history of menopausal symptoms, menarche age, and history of other psychiatric disorders were not statistically significant predictors of being in the “all impaired” group.Conclusion The psychological and somatic subscales of the MRS predict the severity of perimenopausal syndrome better than obstetric and psychiatric history do among Korean perimenopausal women. Psychological and somatic symptoms as well as genitourinary symptoms in menopausal patients should be closely evaluated.

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Relationship between Marital Status and Metabolic Syndrome in Korean Middle-Aged Women: The Sixth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2013–2014)

Cited by 19 publications

References 21 publications

Gender Differences in the Pattern of Socio-Demographics Relevant to Metabolic Syndrome Among Kenyan Adults with Central Obesity at a Mission Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya

Gender Differences in the Pattern of Socio-Demographics Relevant to Metabolic Syndrome Among Kenyan Adults with Central Obesity at a Mission Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya

Gender discrepancy of incidence and risk factors of metabolic syndrome among rural Chinese from 2012-2013 to 2015-2017

Level of Psychological and Somatic Symptoms Predict Perimenopausal Syndrome Severity Better Than Obstetric and Psychiatric History Do Among Korean Women

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