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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2021.19.2.265

Comparison of quality of life and related factors according to hearing impairment in elders using the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2016-2018)  

Han, Su-Jeong (School of Nursing Science, Konyang University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.19, no.2, 2021 , pp. 265-274 More about this Journal
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The Purpose of this paper was to explore the effect of hearing impairment on HRQOL in Korean elders. We carry out a cross-sectional analysis using nationally representative data from the KNHANES, 2016-2018. The survey was conducted on 4,754 elders who responded to questions about hearing impairment. Quality of life was compared between hearing impaired elders and elders with no hearing impairment using the t-test and chi-square test, and factors related to quality of life were analyzed by multivariate logistic regression using SPSS version 22.0. There was significant difference in quality of life between hearing impaired elders and elders with no hearing impairment. Walking exercise were identified as factors related to quality of life in elders with hearing impairment, while marriage status, walking exercise and limited movement were found to be related to quality of life among elders with no hearing impairment. In order to improve the HRQOL of elders with hearing impairment, multidisciplinary efforts and development of educational programs are required.
Keywords
Quality of Life; Hearing Impairment; Elder; KNHANES; Nursing;
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