Table 1 Characteristics of respondents (n = 2,853)
Study variables | Value |
|---|---|
Predisposing characteristics | |
 Age, years [mean (±SD)] | 70.9 (±5.7) |
 Female, % | 56.3 |
 Education (graduation), % |  |
  No schooling | 17.9 |
  Primary schooling | 44.0 |
 Middle schooling or more | 38.1 |
 Having a spouse, % | 66.7 |
Enabling characteristics | |
 Having working status, % | 33.4 |
 Type of health plan, % |  |
  Government plan | 8.1 |
  Vocational plan | 52.5 |
  Regional plan | 28.4 |
  Medical aid | 11.0 |
 Family medical expense, 1,000won# [mean (±SD)] | 947.1 (±1,608.1) |
Health needs | |
 Self-rated health, % | |
  Fair+ | 71.2 |
  Poor/very poor | 28.8 |
  Having limited activity, % | 14.0 |
  Being in a bedridden state, % | 8.1 |
  Having a disability, % | 83.0 |