Factors influencing the health-related quality of life of Korean adult women: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Objectives Korea Women differ from women in other nations and these differences can significantly affect their health. This study aimed to investigate the variables that influence Korean women's health-related quality of life. Methods This study is a nationwide population-based cross-sectional study with a secondary analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey(2014-2019). Results As a result of the study, age, education level, occupation, subjective health status, perceived stress, aerobic physical activity, depression for 2 weeks, suicidal ideation for 1 year, number of pregnancies, and cause of menopause are statistically significant variables. Conclusions This study was able to identify factors affecting the quality of life of Korean women. Furthermore, the results of this study can be used as basic data to develop customized policies and programs to improve the quality of life Korean women.