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Depression and Its Association with Health-Related Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women in Korea

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  • Hyejin Park

    (Department of International Healthcare Administration, Daegu Catholic University, Gyeongsan 38430, Korea)

  • Kisok Kim

    (College of Pharmacy, Keimyung University, Daegu Metropolitan 42601, Korea)

Abstract

Menopause is associated with depressive symptoms that can significantly affect a woman’s quality of life. The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between depression and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in postmenopausal women. In this cross-sectional descriptive study, participants ( n = 3860) were selected from the 2013–2015 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). The sociodemographic characteristics, medical history of depression, and EQ-5D scores of the participants were obtained from the KNHANES dataset. Age, educational level, and income were associated with HRQoL in these participants. Moreover, depression exerted a considerable influence on HRQoL in postmenopausal women. The adjusted odds ratios in participants with depression for the EQ-5D dimensions were as follows: 5.52 (95% CI = 4.04–7.55, p < 0.001) for anxiety/depression, 3.86 (95% CI = 2.78–5.36, p < 0.001) for usual activities, and 2.52 (95% CI = 1.68–3.78, p < 0.001) for self-care. Our findings suggest a strong association between depression and HRQoL. Hence, preventing the onset or exacerbation of depression may significantly improve quality of life in postmenopausal women.

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  • Hyejin Park & Kisok Kim, 2018. "Depression and Its Association with Health-Related Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women in Korea," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(11), pages 1-8, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:15:y:2018:i:11:p:2327-:d:177530
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    1. Kisook Kim, 2020. "Identifying the Factors That Affect Depressive Symptoms in Middle-Aged Menopausal Women: A Nationwide Study in Korea," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(22), pages 1-12, November.
    2. Xinrui Wu & Qian Liu & Qi Li & Zhengwen Tian & Hongzhuan Tan, 2019. "Health-Related Quality of Life and Its Determinants among Criminal Police Officers," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(8), pages 1-12, April.

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