심재란1, 손연정2

1한양대학교 간호학부, 2중앙대학교 적십자간호대학

Background: It is important time for middle-aged because they should shift to a healthy elderly by utilization of
correct health information and healthy behaviors. The aim of this study was to investigate the level of health information
orientation (HIO) and identify the factors influencing HIO according to socio- demographic and health
related characteristics of middle aged in community.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted by self-reported using structured questionnaires.
The data was collected from June to July 2014 with 465 middle aged and 40 to 64 years old living in the
community. Multiple stepwise regression analysis was used to examine the determinant of HIO.
Results: In the two sub-domains of HIO, health information engagement mean score was 2.30±1.09 and the
health information apprehension level was 1.34±1.15 on average (maximum 4 points). Regression analysis
showed that the sub-domains of HIO, the level of health information engagement was significantly higher
in the 40-49 age group than 50-64 age group (β=-0.094, P=0.048) and high school or above education level
(β=0.224, P<0.001). Those who pay more than 100,000 won per month (β=0.097, P=0.047) were significantly
high in the level of health information apprehension.
Conclusions: In order to improve the level of HIO, it is necessary to implement tailored health promotion education
considering the sociodemographic and health related characteristics of the subjects. It is required in the future,
the development of tools and multidimensional factors that are appropriate for the middle-aged when identifying
the factors influencing of health information orientation. Korean J Health Promot 2017;17(1):38-46
Keywords: Middle aged, Health promotion, Orientation, Education