Health Communication 2020;15(1):29-36
doi:10.15715/kjhcom.2020.15.1.29
Health-related indicators according to restricted activity and health-related quality of life in osteoarthritis patients - based on Korean national health and nutrition survey
Kwon Youn SUK 1
Affiliations
Country
Republic of Korea
Language
English
Abstract
Purpose:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the Health-related Indicators according to the restricted activity and health-related quality of life of osteoarthritis patients based on Korean National Health and Nutrition Survey.
Methods:: The data collected for this study used the IBM SPSS WIN21.0 statistical program. Analyzed for descriptive statistics, simple frequency and proportion, Chi-squared test.
Results:: Restricted Activity was statistically significantly related to self-assessed health, stress, depression, suicidal ideation, and smoking. Health-related quality of life was statistically significantly related to self-assessed health, BMI, stress, depression, suicidal ideation, and walking practice.
Conclusion:: The findings of this study suggest that osteoarthritis patients need measures to minimize restricted activity and improve health-related quality of life.
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