@article{ART003181199},
author={Lee Do-Youn},
title={Gender Differences in the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Tinnitus Among Older Adults in South Korea},
journal={Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine},
issn={1975-311X},
year={2025},
volume={20},
number={1},
pages={75-82}
TY - JOUR
AU - Lee Do-Youn
TI - Gender Differences in the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Tinnitus Among Older Adults in South Korea
JO - Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
PY - 2025
VL - 20
IS - 1
PB - The Korean Society of Physical Medicine
SP - 75
EP - 82
SN - 1975-311X
AB - PURPOSE: This study aims to analyze the prevalence and risk factors of tinnitus among older adults in South Korea, with a focus on gender differences. Through this analysis, the study seeks to establish strategies for the prevention and management of tinnitus, thereby contributing to improving the quality of life for the elderly.
METHODS: Data from the 2019–2021 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) were utilized for this study. A total of 2,375 individuals aged 65 and older were selected as participants, including 926 men and 1,449 women. Sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle factors, and health-related factors were analyzed. Chi-square tests and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the prevalence and risk factors for tinnitus by gender.
RESULTS: The prevalence of tinnitus among older adults in South Korea was 16.7% for men and 12.3% for women. For men, key risk factors included exposure to occupational noise and poor self-rated health status. For women, significant risk factors were lower educational attainment, exposure to occupational noise, and poor self-rated health status.
CONCLUSION: These findings underscore the necessity of tailored management strategies for the prevention of tinnitus, taking gender differences into account.
KW - Elderly;Prevalence;Risk factors;Tinnitus
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Lee Do-Youn. (2025). Gender Differences in the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Tinnitus Among Older Adults in South Korea. Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine, 20(1), 75-82.
Lee Do-Youn. 2025, "Gender Differences in the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Tinnitus Among Older Adults in South Korea", Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine, vol.20, no.1 pp.75-82.
Lee Do-Youn "Gender Differences in the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Tinnitus Among Older Adults in South Korea" Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine 20.1 pp.75-82 (2025) : 75.
Lee Do-Youn. Gender Differences in the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Tinnitus Among Older Adults in South Korea. 2025; 20(1), 75-82.
Lee Do-Youn. "Gender Differences in the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Tinnitus Among Older Adults in South Korea" Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine 20, no.1 (2025) : 75-82.
Lee Do-Youn. Gender Differences in the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Tinnitus Among Older Adults in South Korea. Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine, 20(1), 75-82.
Lee Do-Youn. Gender Differences in the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Tinnitus Among Older Adults in South Korea. Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine. 2025; 20(1) 75-82.
Lee Do-Youn. Gender Differences in the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Tinnitus Among Older Adults in South Korea. 2025; 20(1), 75-82.
Lee Do-Youn. "Gender Differences in the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Tinnitus Among Older Adults in South Korea" Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine 20, no.1 (2025) : 75-82.
