Vitamin D Deficiency and Depressive Symptoms Among Rural Older Adults in South Korea: Implications for Gerontological Nursing
Abstract
Purpose: To examine the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25[OH]D3) levels and depressive symptoms among rural older adults in South Korea and explore implications for gerontological nursing. Method: The current cross-sectional study used 2022 national survey data from 456 rural adults aged ≥65 years. Depressive symptoms, measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and vitamin D status (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Vitamin D Research Studies
Aging
Health
and Disability
Health and Well-being Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Gerontological Nursing
- Volume
- 52
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 41–49
- Publication date
- 30 January 2026
- Language
- EN