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Impact of Vestibular Function on Health-Related Quality of Life: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
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Hyun Jung Kim, Soo Bin Lee, Michelle J. Suh
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Res Vestib Sci. 2021;20(1):17-23. Published online March 11, 2021
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21790/rvs.2021.20.1.17
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This study was performed to investigate whether vestibular dysfunction affects health-related quality of life in Korean adults.
Methods
This retrospective cross-sectional study was performed with data from the 2010 to 2011 Korea National Health and Nutrition Survey for adults aged 40 years or more. The modified Romberg test and health-related quality of life evaluation using the EuroQoL 5-dimensional (EQ-5D) questionnaires were performed. Data were analyzed using a complex-sample chi-square test of independence and multivariate linear regression analysis. The main outcome measures were vestibular dysfunction and the calculated health-related quality of life questionnaire score.
Results
The overall prevalence of vestibular dysfunction was 3.4% (95% confidence interval, 2.5%–4.3%). In adults aged more than 40 years, multivariate linear regression analyses showed a significant reverse correlation between vestibular function and health-related quality of life since the EQ-5D index showed a lower score than normal (B coefficient=‒0.09, R2=0.299, p=0.003) for a decrease in balance function, and the scores for mobility, self-care, general activities, and pain/discomfort were worse, except for anxiety/depression. On the other hand, subjective dizziness was significantly associated with the EQ-5D index and all its subcategories.
Conclusions
Since adults with vestibular dysfunction have poor health-related quality of life, active monitoring and rehabilitation are necessary.
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Subjective Dizziness in Korean
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Eun Kyu Park, Ji Won Cho, Hyo Geun Choi
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Res Vestib Sci. 2015;14(2):46-49.
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and Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of subjective
dizziness complaints in general population. Materials and Methods: A
cross-sectional study was performed using data from The Korea National Health
and Nutrition Examination Surveys. We evaluated data from 12,653 subjects who
were interviewed between 2010 and 2012. Results: The prevalence of subjective
dizziness was 21.7%. Female gender (adjusted odds ratio, AOR=1.959; 95% confidence
interval [CI], 1.680?2.284; p<0.001), lower alcohol consumption (reference
≤1 time a month; 1?4 times a month [AOR]=0.844, 95% CI=0.752?
0.948; ≥2 times a week, AOR=0.812, 95% CI=0.705?0.935, p=0.002), higher
stress (AOR=1.784, 95% CI=1.613?1.973, p<0.001), lower income
(reference=lowest; middle low, AOR=0.815, 95% CI=0.720?0.923; middle high,
AOR=0.696, 95% CI=0.606?0.799; highest, AOR=0.682, 95% CI=0.594?0.784,
p<0.001) increased odds ratio of subjective dizziness, while body mass index and
smoking was not associated with subjective dizziness. Conclusion: This large
population-based study provides reliable information about the prevalence and risk
factors of subjective dizziness of Korean population.