어지럼과 균형감 이상을 경험하는 40세 이상 성인의건강 관련 삶의 질 관련 요인

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of adults who experience dizziness andimbalance and those who do not, as measured using the health-related quality of life instrument with eight items(HINT-8),and determine the factors related to HRQoL. Methods: This study is a secondary data analysis of data obtained fromthe 2021 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Participants were 3,959 adults, aged 40 years or older. Data were analyzed using SPSS/WIN 27.0. Descriptive statistics, chi-squared test, t-test, and general linear regressionanalysis were performed. Results: The group that experienced dizziness and imbalance had significantly lower HRQoLscores for stair climbing, pain, energy, work, depression, memory, sleep, and happiness than the group without dizzinessor imbalance. Factors related to HRQoL in the dizziness and imbalance group included age, educational level, activitylimitation, stress, anxiety, subjective health status, and subjective tinnitus. Conclusion: To improve the HRQoL ofindividuals wih dizziness and imbalance, programs that integrate psychological interventions for stress, anxiety, andsubjective health status, with physical interventions are necessary.