국내 폐경기 여성의 건강 관련 삶의 질 영향요인: 제 9기(2023) 국민건강영양조사 자료 활용

Factors Affecting the Health-Related Quality of Life of Postmenopausal Women in Korea: Using Data from the 2023 National Health and Nutrition Survey (KNHANES)

This study aimed to assess the level of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and identify its influencing factors among Korean women aged 40-69 years undergoing menopause. Data from the 9th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2023) were analyzed for 774 menopausal women (weighted population: 4,617,555). Complex sample-adjusted analyses were performed, including descriptive statistics, general linear modeling, and multiple regression analysis. The mean HRQoL score (HINT-8 total) was 28.41±0.18. Multiple regression analysis showed that education level (p<.001), perceived stress level (p<.001), and subjective health awareness (p<.001) were significant predictors of HRQoL. The final model accounted for 60.4% of the variance (R2=0.604, F=180.340, p<.001). These findings highlight the need for an integrated approach that prioritizes stress management, enhances subjective health awareness, and provides tailored health literacy interventions according to educational level to improve HRQoL in menopausal women. The results of this study offer foundational evidence for developing nursing interventions, informing policy development, and guiding clinical practice for menopausal women.