Factors Influencing Self-rated Health Status in Middle-aged Women with Osteoporosis: Based on the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine factors influencing self-rated health status in middle-aged women with osteoporosis in Korea.

Method/Statistical Analysis: This study carried out secondary analysis using the available data of the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2016-2018). Total subjects are 462 middle-aged women with osteoporosis. The data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, multiple regression.

Findings: Health-related quality of life (p = .045), comorbidity (hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia) (p = .001), body discomfort (p = .038), current alcohol drinking status (p<.001), perceived stress (p<.001), occupation (p<.001) were significantly associated with self-rated health status in middle-aged women with osteoporosis. The regression model for self-rated health status of the subjects was significant(F = 15.622, p<.001), and explanatory power of the overall model was 34.7%. (Adjusted R2 = .347). Based on the results of this study, factors influencing self-rated health status of middle-aged women with osteoporosis in Korea included occupation (p = .011), current alcohol drinking status (p = .024), body discomfort during the past 2 weeks (p = .001), comorbidity (hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia) (p = .030), perceived stress (p = .004), and health-related quality of life (p<.001).

Improvements/Applications: The results of this study will be helpful in developing interventions to improve health management and can ultimately improve self-rated health status.