Is there a relationship between Vitamin D level and socio-economic and education factors in Central Anatolia in Turkey?

Abstract

Purpose: In our study, we wanted to investigate the relationship between vitamin D [25(OH)D] deficiency and socio-economic and education factors in adult female patients in Yozgat province in Turkey.Material method: A retrospective examination was made of the records of female patients with low levels of vitamin D who presented at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Polyclinic with complaints of pain between November 2016 and December 2017. Demographic data of the patients (age, place of residence, education level, occupation, duration of complaint) and 25(OH)D levels were recorded. The patients were separated into 3 groups according to the 25(OH)D levels. Demographic data were compared according to the groups.Result: A total of 173 female patients were included in the study with a mean age of 37.52±5.5 years (range, 25-49 years). Education and duration of complaint were significantly correlated with vitamin D levels (respectively p <0,05 ,r = 0,183, p <0,001, r = -0,249). Conclusion: This study showed a significant correlation between vitamin D level and educational level, duration of the complaints.