A regression tree for identifying combinations of fall risk factors associated to recurrent falling: a cross-sectional elderly population-based study

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 331-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Kabeshova ◽  
C. Annweiler ◽  
B. Fantino ◽  
T. Philip ◽  
V. A. Gromov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Regression Tree ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Fall Risk Factors

scholarly journals Demographic, health conditions, and lifestyle factors associated with urinary incontinence in elderly from Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 595-606 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larissa Pruner Marques ◽  
Ione Jayce Ceola Schneider ◽  
Maruí Weber Corseuil Giehl ◽  
Danielle Ledur Antes ◽  
Eleonora d'Orsi
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Cerebral Ischemia ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Santa Catarina ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Factors Associated

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with urinary incontinence in the elderly population of Florianópolis, in the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil. METHODS: We used data from EpiFloripa Idoso 2009/2010 survey, a cross-sectional population-based study including 1,705 elderly of both the sexes. Poisson's regression (crude and adjusted analysis) was applied to verify the association between the urinary incontinence outcome and exploratory variables (sociodemographic, lifestyle, and health conditions). RESULTS: Among the elderly, 29.4% reported urinary incontinence; 36.3% were women and 17.0% men. The factors associated with greater prevalence of urinary incontinence were being female, aged more than 70 years old, having 0 to 4 schooling years, being insufficiently active, having bronchitis or asthma, stroke or cerebral ischemia, presenting mild or moderate/severe dependence, and polypharmacy. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of urinary incontinence was high among the investigated elderly. Sociodemographic variables and those related to lifestyle and health conditions were associated with higher prevalence of urinary incontinence. Knowledge of the factors associated with urinary incontinence in aged individuals can guide actions to reduce and prevent this important issue, which affects the elderly.

scholarly journals Factors associated with lower gait speed among the elderly living in a developing country: a cross-sectional population-based study

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Telma de Almeida Busch ◽  
Yeda Aparecida Duarte ◽  
Daniella Pires Nunes ◽  
Maria Lucia Lebrão ◽  
Michel Satya Naslavsky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Country ◽  
Gait Speed ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Elderly Living

Association Between Ambulatory 24-Hour Blood Pressure Levels and Cognitive Performance: A Cross-Sectional Elderly Population-Based Study

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Beauchet ◽  
François R. Herrmann ◽  
Cédric Annweiler ◽  
Judith Kerlerouch ◽  
Philippe Gosse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study

scholarly journals Falls among the elderly: risk factors in a population-based study

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 705-718 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iara Guimarães Rodrigues ◽  
Gustavo Pereira Fraga ◽  
Marilisa Berti de Azevedo Barros
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Elderly Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Policies And Programs

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to identify factors associated with the occurrence of falls among elderly adults in a population-based study (ISACamp 2008). Methods: A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out with two-stage cluster sampling. The sample was composed of 1,520 elderly adults living in the urban area of the city of Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. The occurrence of falls was analyzed based on reports of the main accident occurred in the previous 12 months. Data on socioeconomic/demographic factors and adverse health conditions were tested for possible associations with the outcome. Prevalence ratios (PR) were estimated and adjusted for gender and age using the Poisson multiple regression analysis. Results: Falls were more frequent, after adjustment for gender and age, among female elderly participants (PR = 2.39; 95% confidence interval (95%CI) 1.47 - 3.87), elderly adults (80 years old and older) (PR = 2.50; 95%CI 1.61 - 3.88), widowed (PR = 1.74; 95%CI 1.04 - 2.89) and among elderly adults who had rheumatism/arthritis/arthrosis (PR = 1.58; 95%CI 1.00 - 2.48), osteoporosis (PR = 1.71; 95%CI 1.18 - 2.49), asthma/bronchitis/emphysema (PR = 1,73; 95%CI 1.09 - 2.74), headache (PR = 1.59; 95%CI 1.07 - 2.38), mental common disorder (PR = 1.72; 95%CI 1.12 - 2.64), dizziness (PR = 2.82; 95%CI 1.98 - 4.02), insomnia (PR = 1.75; 95%CI 1.16 - 2.65), use of multiple medications (five or more) (PR = 2.50; 95%CI 1.12 - 5.56) and use of cane/walker (PR = 2.16; 95%CI 1.19 - 3,93). Conclusion: The present study shows segments of the elderly population who are more prone to falls through the identification of factors associated with this outcome. The findings can contribute to the planning of public health policies and programs addressed to the prevention of falls.

scholarly journals Trends and risk factors of stillbirths and neonatal deaths in Eastern Uganda (1982-2011): a cross-sectional, population-based study

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanni Kujala ◽  
Peter Waiswa ◽  
Daniel Kadobera ◽  
Joseph Akuze ◽  
George Pariyo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Neonatal Deaths ◽  
Eastern Uganda

scholarly journals Medicine package inserts from the users’ perspective: are they read and understood?

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatiane da Silva Dal Pizzol ◽  
Cassia Garcia Moraes ◽  
Paulo Sérgio Dourado Arrais ◽  
Andréa Dâmaso Bertoldi ◽  
Luiz Roberto Ramos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Population Based ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Package Inserts ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Written Information ◽  
Lower Education Level ◽  
Lower Education

ABSTRACT: Introduction: The written information on medicines has been acknowledged as an important tool for health education. Objective: To analyze the use and understanding of medicine package inserts by users and assess sociodemographic and medical factors associated with their comprehension. Method: Data in this analysis are part of the PNAUM National Survey - a cross-sectional population-based study conducted in Brazil. Descriptive statistics and the Pearson χ2 tests were performed to compare proportions between sociodemographic and medical characteristics, as well as use and understanding of medicine package inserts. Results: A total of 28.427 individuals responded to questions related to medicine package inserts. From these, 59.6% (95%CI 57.7 - 61.5) said they usually read the inserts, and 98.4% (95%CI 98.0 - 98.8) considered them necessary. Among people who read the medicine package inserts, more than half indicated difficulties with legibility (57.4%; 95%CI 55,2 - 59,6) and readability (54.1%; 95%CI 52.1 - 56.1). People from a lower education level reported greater difficulty in understanding them. Conclusion: The larger portion of the population usually read medicine package inserts. Nevertheless, people have difficulty in reading and understanding them.

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