SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC AND ANTHROPOMETRIC DETERMINANTS OF VITAMIN D LEVELS AMONG ADULTS WITH DIABETES

Abstract

Objective: To find the Sociodemographic and Anthropometric Determinants of Vitamin D Levels Among Adults with Diabetes.

Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar. 208 known diabetic patients were recruited through non-probability convenience sampling. Patients’ characteristics were recorded on a structured proforma.

Results: The Mean age of patients was 59.3 ± 8.3years. The mean BMI was 28.4 ± 4.7kg/m². Mean HbA1C levels were 9.7± 2.7%, and mean serum vitamin D was 23.2 ± 19.2 ng/ml. Multiple linear regression was carried out to analyze the relationship between serum vitamin D levels and the predictor variables: occupations, BMI, houses with open spaces, and rural-urban residency. Indoor workers had a non-significant negative association with vitamin D (Beta = - .011, p =0.90), housewives had a significant positive association (Beta = .273, p =0.006). Similarly, individuals belonging to urban areas showed a negative relationship (Beta = -.17, p =0.70); however, the association was non-significant. Those living in houses with open spaces had a positive association, though it was non-significant (Beta = .055, p =0.90). BMI showed a negative association, which was a non-significant effect (B = -.026, p = 0.78).

Conclusion: Outdoor work status emerged as a significant positive determinant of vitamin D levels, highlighting the beneficial role of sun exposure. In contrast, urban residency and BMI showed negative associations with vitamin D levels; however, these effects were statistically nonsignificant. Rural residency and houses with open spaces showed a positive association, but again, it was non-significant.