Risk factors influencing the occurrence of injuries in koreans requiring hospitalization

This study focused on local communities and the factors influencing injuries requiring hospital admission that affect the quality of life for Koreans. This study used data collected from 4,400 households during the 2001 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). A stratified m...

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Published in:Yonsei medical journal 2007-04, Vol.48 (2), p.164-170
Main Authors: Paek, Kyung Won, Chun, Ki Hong, Cho, Joon Pil
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidental Falls
Accidents, Traffic - statistics & numerical data
Adult
Female
Hospitalization
Humans
Korea - epidemiology
Male
Middle Aged
Original
Risk Factors
Socioeconomic Factors
Violence
Wounds and Injuries - epidemiology
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Summary:This study focused on local communities and the factors influencing injuries requiring hospital admission that affect the quality of life for Koreans. This study used data collected from 4,400 households during the 2001 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). A stratified multistage probability sampling method was applied and the final sample included 7,924 subjects over 20 years old who had completed the questionnaire regarding factors influencing injuries requiring hospital admission. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to estimate the risk factors influencing injuries. The incidence of injuries requiring hospital admission in Koreans was higher in men than in women at 2.3% (95% CI: 1.8-2.8) and 1.7% (95% CI: 1.3-2.1), respectively. Statistically significant factors affecting the occurrence of injuries requiring hospital admission were marital status (OR: 2.60, 95% CI: 2.22- 5.56), state of health (OR: 0.63, 95% CI: 0.43-0.92), frequency of heavy drinking (OR: 1.96, 95% CI: 1.01-3.79), normal physical activities (OR: 1.68, 95% CI: 1.07-2.65), and sleep (OR: 1.54, 95% CI: 1.01-2.35). The results of this study can be used to develop measures to prevent fatal injuries and be used as basic data for community health programs.
ISSN:0513-5796
1976-2437
DOI:10.3349/ymj.2007.48.2.164