title: [Factors affecting the health-related quality of life according to age in vulnerable aged men].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influenced the health-related quality of life of young-old (65-74 yr) men, old-old (75-84 yr) men, and oldest-old (85 yr or above) men in vulnerable aged received home care from public health center.
  
  
  METHODS
  The participants for this study were 318 aged Korean men living in D city. The data was collected from August to October, 2009 using structured questionnaires. Chi-square, One way ANOVA, Duncan test, Pearson's Correlation Coefficient and multiple regression with the SPSS WIN 14.0 program were used to analyze the data.
  
  
  RESULTS
  There were statistically significant differences among young-old, old-old, and oldest-old men regarding the health-related quality of life, health promoting behavior, IADL (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living), rehabilitation, depression, and social support. The model including variables related to physical, psychological, and social aspects of life, explained variance of the health-related quality of life of aged men differently, such as 39.6% of young-old, 35.4% of old-old, and 47.0% of oldest-old. Finally, IADL and social support were predictors in explaining the level of health-related quality of life among vulnerable old men regardless of age.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Based on the findings of the study, nursing interventions should be developed to improve health-related quality of life of vulnerable aged men according to age differences.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, Daegu Haanny University, Daegu, Korea.
authors.forename: Eun Young
authors.initials: EY
authors.lastname: Jeon
authors.forename: Yeon Hee
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Choi
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003863:Depression; D006293:Health Promotion; D006304:Health Status; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011788:Quality of Life; D012944:Social Support