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KMID : 0858820140310030027
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Journal of Korean Society for Health Education and Promotion
2014 Volume.31 No. 3 p.27 ~ p.37
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Factors Affecting Regular Medical Services Utilization of Chronic Disease Patients - Focusing on the Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperlipidemia -
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Seo Young-Suk
Park Jong-Ho
Lim Ji-Hye
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Abstract
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Objectives: This study aims to identify the factors associated with regular medical services utilization of chronic disease patients.
Methods: The research selected 4,489 adults aged over 30, diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, from the Korea health panel. We analyzed states of regular medical service utilization using descriptive statistics. Multiple regression analysis was used to examine the main factors associated with regular medical services utilization in chronic disease patients.
Results: In terms of socio-demographic factors, gender, age, marital status, education level, employment, household income and disability were significantly different between hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia. Among health status and behavioral factors, number of chronic diseases, subjective health status, smoking, high risk drinking, regular meals, physical activity, obesity were significantly different. From the multiple logistic regression analysis, age, number of chronic diseases, obesity, type of chronic diseases were associated with regular medical services utilization.
Conclusions: It is necessary to develop effective health education programs and individualized approach to improve continuous management in chronic diseases patients.
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KEYWORD
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Regular Medical Utilization, Korea Health Panel, Chronic Disease
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