Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine (대한예방한의학회지)

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Analysis of factors related to the use of Korean medicine treatment in adults with anxious mood : Based on the Korea Health Panel Annual Data 2019

불안이 있는 성인에서 한방치료 이용과 관련된 요인분석 : 제2기 한국의료패널 자료를 중심으로

  • Tae-Hyeon Lee (Department of Biomedical Health Science, Dong-eui University Graduate School) ;
  • Ilsu Park (Department of Healthcare Management, Dong-eui University College of Nursing, Healthcare Sciences and Human Ecology) ;
  • Chan-Youn Kwon (Department of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, Dong-eui University College of Korean Medicine)
  • 이태현 (동의대학교 대학원 보건의과학과) ;
  • 박일수 (동의대학교 의료.보건.생활대학 의료경영학과) ;
  • 권찬영 (동의대학교 한의과대학 한방신경정신과)
  • Received : 2024.07.09
  • Accepted : 2024.07.23
  • Published : 2024.08.31
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Abstract

Objectives : Anxiety is an important mental health symptom associated with healthcare utilization. This research aims to identify the demographic, socio-economic, and health-related factors associated with the use of Korean medicine (KM) treatments in adults experiencing anxiety. Methods : We conducted a cross-sectional analysis using the Korea Health Panel Annual Data 2019. Logistic regression models were employed to examine the relationships between KM utilization and various factors such as economic activity, perceived stress levels, and presence of physical discomfort. The study sample included 552 adults experiencing anxiety. Results : Among the subjects, 19.20% were using both conventional treatment and KM treatment. The analysis revealed that individuals engaged in economic activities were more likely to use KM treatments compared to those who were not (odds ratio [OR] = 2.207, 95% confidential interval [CI] = 1.316 to 3.699). Additionally, individuals reporting high levels of pain or discomfort showed a significantly higher likelihood of using both KM and conventional medical services (OR = 2.933, 95% CI = 1.645 to 5.231). Musculoskeletal conditions were the most common reason for KM utilization among the study participants. Conclusion : The findings suggest that economic activity and the severity of physical discomfort significantly influence the use of KM treatments among adults with anxiety. These insights could inform healthcare policy and the integration of KM services into broader health management strategies for anxiety.

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Acknowledgement

This research was supported by the MSIT (Ministry of Science and ICT), Republic of Korea, under the Grand Information Technology Research Center support program (IITP-2024-2020-0-01791) supervised by the IITP (Institute for Information & communications Technology Planning & Evaluation. This study used the Korea Health Panel Annual Data 2019 (Version 2.0.1) jointly hosted by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs and the National Health Insurance Service.

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