A Mediterranean diet intervention for young men with depression: patient experiences, challenges and benefits (the "AMMEND study") - A cross-sectional study.

Bayes, J; Schloss, J; Sibbritt, D

A Mediterranean diet intervention for young men with depression: patient experiences, challenges and benefits (the "AMMEND study") - A cross-sectional study.

Bayes, J

Schloss, J

Sibbritt, D

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Publisher:: Elsevier
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Clin Nutr ESPEN, 2023, 53, pp. 159-164
Issue Date:: 2023-02

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dc.contributor.author	Bayes, J https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0601-6129
dc.contributor.author	Schloss, J https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1643-6215
dc.contributor.author	Sibbritt, D https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3561-9447
dc.date.accessioned	2023-09-11T02:42:44Z
dc.date.available	2022-12-12
dc.date.available	2023-09-11T02:42:44Z
dc.date.issued	2023-02
dc.identifier.citation	Clin Nutr ESPEN, 2023, 53, pp. 159-164
dc.identifier.issn	2405-4577
dc.identifier.issn	2405-4577
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/172028
dc.description.abstract	BACKGROUND: Recent research has highlighted the beneficial effects of following a Mediterranean diet (MD) for depression. Unfortunately, adherence to specific diets presents many challenges and while previous research has aimed to understand these challenges, the focus has primarily been on weight-loss interventions in patients with obesity or cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to understand the experiences and challenges expressed by young men with clinical depression who completed a 12-week Mediterranean diet intervention. METHODS: An online questionnaire was used to collect data from 36 young Australian men aged between 18 and 25 with diagnosed depression who participated in the Mediterranean Diet arm of the Mediterranean Diet for Men with Depression (AMMEND) study. Descriptive analyses were undertaken for each variable with results reported as percentages and frequencies. RESULTS: Positive aspects highlighted by participants included enjoying the taste of foods, being highly motivated to continue with the diet and a perceived benefit to their depressive symptoms. The main challenges included increased cost and time commitment, and the negative attitudes of their friends and family towards the diet. CONCLUSION: We recommend that the influence of friends and family attitudes towards the diet and the impact this has on following a Mediterranean diet in young men be explored further, as this posed a challenge for many of our participants. These results may assist clinicians when promoting a Mediterranean diet to this specific demographic.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation.ispartof	Clin Nutr ESPEN
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.clnesp.2022.12.016
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject.classification	3202 Clinical sciences
dc.subject.classification	3210 Nutrition and dietetics
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent
dc.subject.mesh	Young Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Depression
dc.subject.mesh	Diet, Mediterranean
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	Patient Outcome Assessment
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Depression
dc.subject.mesh	Diet, Mediterranean
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Young Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Patient Outcome Assessment
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent
dc.subject.mesh	Young Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Depression
dc.subject.mesh	Diet, Mediterranean
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	Patient Outcome Assessment
dc.title	A Mediterranean diet intervention for young men with depression: patient experiences, challenges and benefits (the "AMMEND study") - A cross-sectional study.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	53
utslib.location.activity	England
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Public Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - ARCCIM - Australian Research Centre in Complementary & Integrative Medicine
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dc.date.updated	2023-09-11T02:42:43Z
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	53

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Recent research has highlighted the beneficial effects of following a Mediterranean diet (MD) for depression. Unfortunately, adherence to specific diets presents many challenges and while previous research has aimed to understand these challenges, the focus has primarily been on weight-loss interventions in patients with obesity or cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to understand the experiences and challenges expressed by young men with clinical depression who completed a 12-week Mediterranean diet intervention. METHODS: An online questionnaire was used to collect data from 36 young Australian men aged between 18 and 25 with diagnosed depression who participated in the Mediterranean Diet arm of the Mediterranean Diet for Men with Depression (AMMEND) study. Descriptive analyses were undertaken for each variable with results reported as percentages and frequencies. RESULTS: Positive aspects highlighted by participants included enjoying the taste of foods, being highly motivated to continue with the diet and a perceived benefit to their depressive symptoms. The main challenges included increased cost and time commitment, and the negative attitudes of their friends and family towards the diet. CONCLUSION: We recommend that the influence of friends and family attitudes towards the diet and the impact this has on following a Mediterranean diet in young men be explored further, as this posed a challenge for many of our participants. These results may assist clinicians when promoting a Mediterranean diet to this specific demographic.

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