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An Exploratory Study of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentration and Psychological Distress Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Australia.

Belinda Neo, Noel Nannup, Dale Tilbrook, Carol Michie, Cindy Prior, Eleanor Dunlop, Brad Farrant, Won Sun Chen, Carrington Shepherd, Lucinda Black

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Article in Nutrients, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Belinda NeoCurtin Medical School, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia.
Noel NannupThe Kids Research Institute Australia, Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia.
Dale TilbrookMaalinup Aboriginal Gallery, Caversham, WA 6055, Australia.
Carol MichieThe Kids Research Institute Australia, Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia.
Cindy PriorThe Kids Research Institute Australia, Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia.
Eleanor DunlopCurtin School of Population Health, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia.
Brad FarrantThe Kids Research Institute Australia, Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-3903-0990
Won Sun ChenCurtin Medical School, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia.
Carrington ShepherdCurtin Medical School, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-0043-7053
Lucinda BlackCurtin School of Population Health, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia.

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National Health and Medical Research Council GNT1184788
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesThe colonisation of Australia around 250 years ago left a significant enduring impact on the mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Vitamin D may play a role in modulating mental health as its receptors are present in the brain regions associated with mood and behaviour regulation. We aimed to conduct an exploratory study to investigate associations between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentration and Kessler Psychological Distress Scale 5 (K5) [low/moderate

methodsWe used cross-sectional data from the 2012-2013 Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey. Binary logistic regression was used to test associations between serum 25(OH)D concentration and K5, adjusting for age, sex, education, remoteness, socioeconomic status, season, alcohol intake, and smoking (

resultsThere was no association between serum 25(OH)D concentration and K5 in the total population. In our exploratory analyses, higher serum 25(OH)D concentration (per 10 nmol/L) was significantly associated with 10% lower odds of high/very high levels of psychological distress among females. When stratified by remoteness, higher serum 25(OH)D concentration (per 10 nmol/L) was significantly associated with 11% lower odds of high/very high levels of psychological distress among those living remotely.

conclusionsThe findings of this study suggest no association between serum 25(OH)D and K5 among the total population, but with some exploratory evidence of differences by sex and remoteness. Given the high prevalence of low vitamin D status among this population, promoting adequate vitamin D status remains an important public health issue.

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Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesPsychological DistressStress, PsychologicalVitamin DVitamin D DeficiencyAdolescentAdultAgedAustraliaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMental HealthMiddle Aged25-hydroxyvitamin DVitamin DAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesmental healthpsychological distressserum 25(OH)D concentrationvitamin D

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PMCPMC13209942

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