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Benign prostatic hyperplasia in community-dwelling elderly in Korea
Eun Hyun Lee1, Ki Hong Chun, Yunhwan Lee
1Graduate School of Public Health, Ajou University, Suwon, South Korea. ehlee@ajou.ac.kr
Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi
|January 18, 2006
Summary
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) affects 19.7% of elderly Korean men, significantly lowering quality of life. Many men with BPH symptoms do not seek healthcare due to misconceptions, highlighting a need for educational programs.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Urology
- Public Health
Background:
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition in elderly men.
- Prevalence and symptom burden of BPH in community-dwelling elderly Korean men were investigated.
- Quality of life and healthcare-seeking behaviors associated with BPH were explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and its associated symptoms in elderly Korean men.
- To assess the impact of BPH symptoms on quality of life.
- To understand healthcare-seeking behaviors among elderly men with BPH.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 417 community-dwelling elderly men in Korea.
- The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) was used to assess symptom severity.
- A structured questionnaire gathered data on health care-seeking behaviors.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of BPH was found to be 19.7%.
- Symptom severity significantly correlated with reduced quality of life.
- A notable 42.7% of men with BPH had not sought medical consultation for their symptoms.
Conclusions:
- BPH represents a significant public health concern among the elderly male population.
- Worsening BPH symptoms are linked to a diminished quality of life.
- Misconceptions about BPH contribute to delayed healthcare-seeking, underscoring the need for targeted educational interventions to improve patient outcomes.
