지역사회 거주 노인의 혼밥 여부에 따른 건강 관련 삶의 질 영향 요인: 2019-2020년 국민건강영양조사 자료 이용 : 2차 자료 분석연구

Factors Influencing the Health-related Quality of Life of Older Adults in Community according to Eating Alone using Data from the 2019-2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey : A secondary analysis study

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors influencing the health-related quality of life of older adults in community according to eating alone. Methods: A descriptive study design using secondary data form the 8th Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey was employed. Participants were 1,252 aged 65 or older in community from Data were analyzed using a complex-sample general linear model with SPSS 26.0 program. Results: In eating alone group, factors influencing health related quality of life were gender, age, subjective health status, activity limitation, and suicidal ideation. The explanatory power was 45.0% (F=9.32, p<.001). In non-eating alone group, factors influencing health related quality of life were age, income, economic activity, subjective health status, activity limitation, walking days, and body mass index. The explanatory power was 34.0% (F=11.16, p<.001). Conclusion: There are differences in factors influencing health related quality of life by eating alone. Considering these study findings by eating alone, the strategies are needed to improve the health related quality of life among older adults in community.