Factors Associated With Dietary Supplement Use by Sex Among Korean Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Big Data.

Introduction: This study analyzed data from the 2023 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to identify sex-specific factors associated with dietary supplement use among Korean adults. Methods: The study population comprised 2,517 males and 3,275 females aged 19 years and older. Dif...

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Publicado en:Inquiry (00469580) Vol. 63; pp. 1 - 15
Autor principal: Chae, Myung-Ock
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. 8/13/2026
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        Cross-sectional method
        Research funding
        Sex distribution
        Logistic regression analysis
        Regulation of body weight
        Descriptive statistics
        Body image
        Odds ratio
        Food labeling
        Leisure
        Marital status
        Psychological stress
        Confidence intervals
        Medical screening
        Dietary supplements
        Nutrition
        Educational attainment
        Physical activity
        Breakfasts
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          South Korea
          Cross-sectional method
          Research funding
          Sex distribution
          Logistic regression analysis
          Regulation of body weight
          Descriptive statistics
          Body image
          Odds ratio
          Food labeling
          Leisure
          Marital status
          Psychological stress
          Confidence intervals
          Medical screening
          Dietary supplements
          Nutrition
          Educational attainment
          Physical activity
          Breakfasts
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      ab: Introduction: This study analyzed data from the 2023 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to identify sex-specific factors associated with dietary supplement use among Korean adults. Methods: The study population comprised 2,517 males and 3,275 females aged 19 years and older. Differences in participant characteristics and dietary supplement use according to sex, as well as sex-specific differences in supplement use according to participant characteristics, were examined using complex sample cross-tabulation analyses. Complex-sample logistic regression analyses were conducted separately for males and females to identify factors associated with dietary supplement use. Results: Among males, marital status (OR = 1.35, 95% CI = 1.05–1.73), participation in health screenings (OR = 1.52, 95% CI = 1.19–1.93), weight control (OR = 1.35, 95% CI = 1.10–1.66), and awareness of nutrition labeling (OR = 1.29, 95% CI = 1.01–1.64) were significantly associated with dietary supplement use. Among females, education level (OR = 1.24, 95% CI = 1.01–1.54), marital status (OR = 1.47, 95% CI = 1.10–1.96), participation in health screenings (OR = 1.44, 95% CI = 1.16–1.80), stress level (OR = 1.40, 95% CI = 1.10–1.78), body shape perception (OR = 1.31, 95% CI = 1.02–1.68), weight control (OR = 1.39, 95% CI = 1.11–1.75), moderate-intensity leisure-time physical activity (OR = 1.26, 95% CI = 1.02–1.56), and breakfast frequency (OR = 1.59, 95% CI = 1.28–1.98) were significantly associated with dietary supplement use. These findings suggest that the factors associated with dietary supplement use differ by sex. Conclusion: These findings may provide preliminary evidence for the development of sex-specific educational or counseling strategies regarding safe and appropriate dietary supplement use.
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