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A Cross-Sectional Study Investigating Associations between Personality Traits, Glycemic Control, and BMI in Persons with Diabetes: Lolland-Falster Health Study, Denmark

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  • Zandra Overgaard Pedersen

    (Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Department of Diabetes Care, 2730 Herlev, Denmark
    Neuromuscular Center, Department of Neurology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark)

  • Bettina Ewers

    (Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Department of Diabetes Care, 2730 Herlev, Denmark)

  • Cathrine Lawaetz Wimmelmann

    (Unit of Medical Psychology, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, 1353 Copenhagen, Denmark
    Centre for Childhood Health, 2300 Copenhagen, Denmark)

  • Allan Kofoed-Enevoldsen

    (Steno Diabetes Center Zealand, Department of Endocrinology, Nykøbing Falster Hospital, 4800 Nykøbing Falster, Denmark)

  • Rasmus Køster-Rasmussen

    (The Research Unit for General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, 1353 Copenhagen, Denmark)

  • Christian Couppé

    (Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg University Hospital, 2400 Copenhagen, Denmark
    Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg University Hospital, 2400 Copenhagen, Denmark
    Center for Healthy Aging, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark)

  • Erik Simonsen

    (Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, 2200 Copenhagen, Denmark
    Mental Health Services East, Copenhagen University Hospital, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark)

  • Jesper Dammeyer

    (Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen, 1350 Copenhagen, Denmark)

Abstract

There is a growing focus on person-centered care, emphasizing the importance of respecting inter-individual differences and implementing individualized treatment initiatives. Prior research has established an association between personality traits, body mass index, and health-related behaviors. The aim of this study was to explore the potential of personality trait assessments in identifying individuals at risk of glycemic dysregulation and increasing BMI. This cross-sectional study used a dataset comprising 140 participants with diabetes who completed the Big Five personality trait questionnaire from the Lolland-Falster Health Study. Logistic regression was used to investigate associations between personality traits, glycemic control, and BMI ≥ 25. No significant associations between personality traits and glycemic control were found. There was a significant association between agreeableness and lower odds of BMI ≥ 25 in the unadjusted analysis (OR 0.54 (0.34–0.86)), which persisted after adjusting for sex, age, and education (OR 0.54 (0.33–0.89)). No significant association between glycemic control and personality traits was observed in this small sample study. However, higher levels of agreeableness were associated with a lower likelihood of having a BMI of ≥25. This preliminary study suggests that integrating personality assessments could help identify individuals at risk of increasing BMI. These findings highlight the potential of using personality traits to guide targeted interventions, offering a direction for future research.

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  • Zandra Overgaard Pedersen & Bettina Ewers & Cathrine Lawaetz Wimmelmann & Allan Kofoed-Enevoldsen & Rasmus Køster-Rasmussen & Christian Couppé & Erik Simonsen & Jesper Dammeyer, 2024. "A Cross-Sectional Study Investigating Associations between Personality Traits, Glycemic Control, and BMI in Persons with Diabetes: Lolland-Falster Health Study, Denmark," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(9), pages 1-12, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:21:y:2024:i:9:p:1231-:d:1480432
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