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KMID : 0858820090260010001
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Journal of Korean Society for Health Education and Promotion
2009 Volume.26 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.13
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A Study on the Application of the Korean Valuation Weights for EuroQoL-5 Dimension
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Lee Young-Hoon
Rhee Jung-Ae
Shin Min-Ho
Ryu So-Yeon
Choi Jin-Su
Kim Jin-hee
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study was conducted to estimate the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) using EuroQoL-5 Dimension (EQ-5D) and to identify its related factors among urban-dwelling adults.
Methods: The data for this study were obtained from 1,134 subjects aged 20∼91, who participated in ’Survey on the health status and demand for health’ in two cities of Korea (Dong-gu, Gwangju and Suncheon-si, Jeollanamdo). The HRQOL was measured using the EQ-5D instrument and EQ-5D index scores were calculated by two Korean valuation study model using time trade-off method.
Results: The mean EQ-5D index scores for all subjects were 0.865±0.218 (model A), and 0.921±0.170 (model B). The EQ-5D index score was significantly different according to demographic and socioeconomic characteristics (gender, age, marital status, education, occupation, income, and health security system), self-rated health condition, health-related psychological assessments (enough sleep, fatigue rate, stress rate, and degree of satisfaction on the residence). The results of multiple linear regression showed that age, marital status, income, coverage of medical insurance, self-rated health condition, and fatigue rate were significantly related common statistical factors of HRQOL in two Korean valuation study model.
Conclusion: Among the adults residing in urban environment, the HRQOL was significantly lower on the subjects with following conditions: higher age, being alone without a spouse as a result of death, divorce or separation, low income, medical aid program, poor self-rated health condition, and chronic fatigue. In order to improve the urban adults’ quality of life, healthcare policy and health promotion program must be developed with considerations to factors related to the HRQOL.
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KEYWORD
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EuroQol-5 Dimension, Health-related Quality of life, Adults
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