Factors Influencing the Quality of Life in Elderly women with Osteoporosis

The purpose of this study was to investigate osteoporosis prevalence and factors influencing quality of life (HRQoL) among older Korean women with osteoporosis. The study design was a retrospective study using secondary data analysis. Data for 1,679 women aged 65 and older from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) 2016 to 2020 were included. Linear regression analysis was conducted for influential factors on HRQoL, measured by the Euro Quality of Life-5D (EQ-5D). The prevalence of osteoporosis among older women was found to be 39.6%. Significant variations in quality of life were observed across demographic factors such as age, residence, marital status, household type, household income, education level, and economic activity. Similarly, health-related characteristics including depression, subjective health status, comorbidity, activity limitation, stress perception, alcohol consumption, body mass index, exercise, and aerobic activity showed statistically significant differences in the quality of life. Participants had an average quality of life score of 0.84 ± 0.005. Factors influencing quality of life included household type, household income, subjective health status, depression, activity limitation, stress levels, age, and body mass index. Quality of life was higher among those living alone, with higher household income, better subjective health status, lower levels of depression and activity restriction, reduced stress levels, younger age, and lower body mass index. The model's explanatory power was 34.1%. These findings underscore the necessity for comprehensive and individualized nursing intervention programs.