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Measuring Success of Meditation, Curcumin Supplementation and Sunlight Exposure among Office Workers with Mild Depression Chirra Taworntawat; Karl J. Neeser; Ratana Somrongthong; Timothy E. O’Brien
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 16 No. 3 (2022): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v16i3.18264

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Background: Globally, major depression is the primary cause of disability, where a large part of cases is reportedamong the working-class.Methods: We conducted comparative cross-sectional study with 8-week observation includes mindfulnessmeditation, curcumin supplementation and sunlight exposure (MCS program) among mildly depressed officeworkers of both sexes - 34 in observed group (OG) and 34 in control group (CT). At baseline, day 30, andday 60, participants were compared in terms of (a) vitamin D, (b) brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), (c)interleukin-6 (IL-6), and (d) depression scores using PHQ-9. ELISA were performed for all serum samples.Results: The rates of increase of vitamin D in both day 0, 30 and day 30, 60 intervals were significantly higher inOG (p<0.05). BDNF levels varied extensively between the groups. IL-6 means were significantly lower in OG atday 30 than in CG (p<0.05). Depression scores rate of change demonstrated appreciable fall in day 0, 30 intervaland stayed down to day 60 in OG. Significantly, lower depression scores were observed for OG at both day 30 andday 60 (p<0.05).Conclusion: MCS program resulted in significant decreases in depression scores and some of its related biomarkers, thus can be a sustainable and cost-effective approach to alleviating psychological depression among the working-class.
Gender Differences in Pain Intensity and Functional Performance among Older Adults with Knee Pain living in Suburban of Bangkok, Thailand Pattaraporn Piwong; Tiwaporn Junkhaw; Ratana Somrongthong
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 16 No. 3 (2022): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v16i3.18299

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Purpose of study: To investigate gender-related differences in pain intensity functional performance among olderadults with knee pain who live in the suburban area of Bangkok, Thailand.Method: This cross-sectional study recruited 220 older adults who suffering from knee pain, aged between50-65 years(male=79, female =141). A convenience sampling method was used to select the participants in thisstudy, each participant underwent an actual functional performance test such as TUG, 30CST, and completedself-report questionnaires consist of demographic characteristics, NPRS, and KOSADLS. An independent samplest-test was used as appropriate to determine gender differences.Results: Males and females had a difference in two aspects, females have significantly more pain intensity(NPRSscores of female:4.88 ±1.20; male: 3.99 ±1.27, p < 0.001), and poorer functional performance also more impairmenton a specific functional task such as KOSADLS scores (female:71.74 ±7.49; male:74.67 ±5.01,p< 0.01), TUGscores(female:11.66 ±1.11; male:10.81 ±1.06, p< 0.001) and 30CST scores (females:11.23 ±1.40; male:12.50 ±1.44,p < 0.001).Conclusion: The differences between genders regarding pain intensity and functional performance which areassessed by self-report measure and actual functional performance test, these two methods provide valuableinformation. The difference evaluation and preventive health care strategies based on gender differences wouldbe considered in Thai older adults with knee pain to improve their knee function and reduce the pain.
Co-Authors Chirra Taworntawat Karl J. Neeser Pattaraporn Piwong Timothy E. O’Brien Tiwaporn Junkhaw