This study was a cross-sectional survey study that used data from 12,810 adult household members aged 19 and over to confirm the relationship between the health behaviors and health status of household members of adult according to generational househ...
This study was a cross-sectional survey study that used data from 12,810 adult household members aged 19 and over to confirm the relationship between the health behaviors and health status of household members of adult according to generational household composition by using data from the Korean Medical Panel in 2019. The analysis methods included frequency analysis, chi-square test, and logistic regression analysis.
As a result of the analysis, the variables with the highest probability of mental health problems were women(OR=2.300, 95% CI 1.763~3.003), no spouse(OR=1.491, 95% CI 1.251~1.777), no economic activity (OR=1.559, 95% CI 1.311~1.854), having a chronic disease(OR=5.242, 95% CI 4.037~6.806), and smoking(OR=2.168, 95% CI 1.662~2.829) (p<0.05). The variables influencing the self-rated health were 65 years of age or older(OR=1.349, 95% CI 1.156~1.573), educational attainment(OR=1.569, 95% CI 1.380~1.784), alcohol consumption (OR=1.474, 95% CI 1.349~1.611), walking 4~7 days per week(OR=1.893, 95% CI 1.679~2.135), and weight control efforts(OR=1.239, 95% CI 1.138~1.349)(p<0.05).
As a result of the study, it was confirmed that mental health problems were highly related to demographic and sociological factors. It was confirmed that self-rated health was highly related to demographic factors and health behaviors.
In order to increase health status, policy support is needed to provide education and participation programs for health behavior change, opportunities for social activities and social support, and mental health examination programs to be provided to the personal environment without discrimination.