Locomotive syndrome and depressive symptoms: A cross-sectional study in middle-aged women.
Mod Rheumatol
; 2023 Oct 06.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37801366
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Evidence for an association between locomotive syndrome (LS) and depression is lacking in middle-aged women. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between LS severity and depressive symptoms in community-dwelling middle-aged women.METHODS:
This cross-sectional study included 1,520 middle-aged women (mean age 52 ± 6 years). LS severity was evaluated using the 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale (GLFS-25) questionnaire and motor function test. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Zung self-rating depression scale (SDS). Multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to determine the association between depressive symptoms and LS severity, adjusting for potential confounding factors.RESULTS:
LS severity, as evaluated through both questionnaires and motor function tests, was significantly associated with depressive symptoms (SDS ≥ 40 points) in middle-aged women. The relationship between LS and depressive symptoms was only significant when assessed through the GLFS-25 questionnaire rather than the motor function tests. Additionally, a stepwise association was observed between pain severity, as assessed by the GLFS-25, and the prevalence of depressive symptoms.CONCLUSIONS:
LS severity is significantly associated with depressive symptoms in community-dwelling middle-aged women, suggesting the need for additional mental status assessment in participants with LS and concurrent pain.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Mod Rheumatol
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Japón