scholarly journals Older Adults’ Adoption of Mobility Devices: Interplay of Predisposing Factors and Precipitating Health Events

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 484-485
Author(s):  
Farhanaz Sharmin ◽  
Laura Sands
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
High School Education ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Mobility Limitations ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Health Events ◽  
Mobility Devices ◽  
History Of

Abstract Existing mobility limitations and chronic conditions increase likelihood of adopting mobility-related devices such as canes and walkers. Prior research has not considered how recent acute events such as falls and hospitalizations contribute to the adoption of mobility devices. We studied 4,592 older adults who responded to the 2015 and 2016 National Health and Aging Trends Study surveys, and classified adoption of mobility devices as: (i) Never users (did not use mobility devices either year) and (ii) New users (started using mobility devices in 2016). We determined through chi-square tests, that predisposing characteristics from 2015 that were significantly associated with being a New User in 2016 were: being female, aged 80+, minority race, having a high-school education or lower, living alone, being obese, and having a history of dementia, arthritis, stroke, mobility difficulties, falls, and hospitalization (all P’s<0.05). We used logistic regression to determine the contribution of recent precipitating events on the adoption of mobility devices among older adults after controlling for 2015 characteristics that were significantly associated with being a New user. Precipitating events were significantly associated with being a New user of mobility equipment. Specifically, older adults who, between the 2015 and 2016 interviews, experienced a fall (OR=1.7; 95% CI=1.1-2.9), hospitalization (OR=3.7; 95% CI=2.3-5.9) or increase in mobility difficulties (OR=3.7; 95% CI=2.3-5.9) were more likely to be New users. Study findings reveal the importance precipitating events on the adoption of mobility devices, signaling the importance of assessing for need for mobility devices after these events.

scholarly journals Association of Family Type with Happiness Attributes Among Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun-Jeong Hwang ◽  
In Ok Sim
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Abstract Background: This study used secondary data from the 2017 Korean Community Health Survey to compare the associations between depressive symptoms, present health status, socio-physical environment, social support networks, and social activities with happiness among older adults from three different family types. Method: The study employed a non-experimental, cross-sectional research design. The data were analyzed using the chi-square test, one-way ANOVA, and Logistic regression. Results: Findings revealed a significant difference in the happiness index among older adults living alone (6.22±2.11), older adults living with their spouse (6.76±1.99), and older adults living with their family (6.46±1.94) (F = 88.69, p < .001). As the result of logistic regression, older adults living alone (odds ratio (OR) = 0.75, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.57–0.99) and those living with their family (OR = 0.80, 95% CI = 0.65–0.99) demonstrated greater happiness as the frequency of contact with their family increased. Older adults living with their spouse indicated an increase in happiness when their contact with friends was higher (OR = 0.69, 95% CI = 0.56–0.84). Conclusion: It was confirmed that factors influencing happiness differed according to older adults’ family type, thus suggesting that older adults’ happiness could be facilitated through interventions that consider their circumstances, including family type. Keywords: family type; happiness; older adult; social activities; socio-physical environment

scholarly journals Association of living arrangements with happiness attributes among older adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun Jeong Hwang ◽  
In Ok Sim
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Living Arrangements ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Background In Korea, along with the rapid aging of the population, older adults’ living arrangements have changed in various ways. In particularly, the happiness of older adults living alone warrants attention because they are more vulnerable to unhappiness than those living with families are. This study reports on the level of happiness among older adults in Korean and examines the potential mediating roles of depressive symptoms, present health status, socio-physical environment, social support networks, and social activities, and happiness in three different living arrangements, older adults living alone, with their spouse, or with their family. Method Data for this study were extracted from the secondary data from the 2017 Korean Community Health Survey, a non-experimental, cross-sectional survey conducted among Korean individuals that were aged 65 and above (n = 14,687). The chi-square test, one-way ANOVA, and Logistic regression were used to explore the related factors of happiness among the three groups. Results Findings revealed a significant difference in the happiness index among older adults living alone (6.22 ± 2.11), older adults living with their spouse (6.76 ± 1.99), and older adults living with their family (6.46 ± 1.94) (F = 88.69, p < .001). As the result of logistic regression, older adults living alone (odds ratio (OR) = 0.75, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.57–0.99) and those living with their family (OR = 0.80, 95% CI = 0.65–0.99) demonstrated greater happiness as the frequency of contact with their family increased. Older adults living with their spouse indicated an increase in happiness when their contact with friends was higher (OR = 0.69, 95% CI = 0.56–0.84). Conclusion It was recognized that factors influencing happiness differed according to older adults’ living arrangements, thus suggesting that older adults’ happiness could be facilitated through interventions that consider their circumstances, including living arrangements.

scholarly journals Loneliness, hopelessness and suicide in later life: a case–control psychological autopsy study in rural China

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lu Niu ◽  
Cunxian Jia ◽  
Zhenyu Ma ◽  
Guojun Wang ◽  
Bin Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Psychological Autopsy ◽  
Tree Model ◽  
Elderly Suicide

Abstract Aims Loneliness is increasingly recognised as a serious public health issue worldwide. However, there is scarce research addressing the association between loneliness and suicide in older adults in rural China. We set out to examine loneliness and other psychosocial factors in elderly suicide cases and explore their interaction effects. Methods Using a 1 : 1 matched case–control design, data were collected from 242 elderly suicide cases and 242 living community controls by psychological autopsy method in rural China, including demographic characteristics, loneliness, depression, hopelessness and social support. The chi-square automatic interaction detection (CHAID) tree model and multivariable logistic regression analysis were used to explore the relationships of these factors and suicide. Results The CHAID tree model showed that loneliness, hopelessness and depressive symptoms were closely associated with completed suicide and that loneliness and hopelessness interacted with each other. The result of multivariable logistic regression showed that individuals who were unemployed [odds ratio (OR) = 2.344; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.233–4.457], living alone (OR = 2.176; 95% CI: 1.113–4.254), had lower levels of subjective social support (OR = 2.185; 95% CI: 1.243–3.843), experienced depressive symptoms (OR = 6.700; 95% CI: 3.405–13.182), showed higher levels of hopelessness (OR = 7.253; 95% CI: 3.764–13.974) and felt higher levels of hopelessness × higher levels of loneliness (OR = 2.446; 95% CI: 1.089–5.492) were significantly associated with an elevated suicide risk in older people in rural China. Conclusions Regular evaluation of loneliness, hopelessness and depression can help detect older adults who are at risk of committing suicide. Interventions should target social support systems, particularly among people living alone, to alleviate feelings of loneliness and hopelessness. Treating depression is also key to preventing suicide among elderly people in rural China.

scholarly journals Relationship between Eating Alone and Poor Appetite Using the Simplified Nutritional Appetite Questionnaire

Nutrients ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 337
Author(s):  
Yurie Mikami ◽  
Keiko Motokawa ◽  
Maki Shirobe ◽  
Ayako Edahiro ◽  
Yuki Ohara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Poor Appetite ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression

One prominent factor associated with malnutrition is poor appetite. In Japan, the number of older adults living alone has increased annually. Those living alone tended to eat alone, which may lead to poor appetite. This study aimed to investigate the association between eating alone and poor appetite using an index called the Simplified Nutritional Appetite Questionnaire (SNAQ). We surveyed 818 people aged 70 and over in Takashimadaira, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan, in 2016. Comparisons were made between two groups, a poor appetite group (n = 295) and a good appetite group (n = 523), and results indicate that the poor appetite group had a higher rate of eating alone than the good appetite group (38.0% vs. 20. 1%: p < 0.001). Multivariable logistic regression (OR; 95%CI) was performed and poor appetite was significantly associated with the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) score (1.707; 1.200–2.427), the number of medications (1.061; 1.007–1.118), JST score (0.894; 0.841–0.950), the indication of “very healthy” on a self-rated health scale (0.343; 0.152–0.774), and reports of eating alone (1.751; 1.130–2.712). Our results suggest that eating alone is associated with a poor appetite.

scholarly journals Relationship Of Nutritional Components In Toddlers Aged 25-59 Months To Stunting And Short Stature Incidents In Pragaan District, Sumenep Regency

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-40
Author(s):  
Pertiwi Febriana Chandrawati ◽  
Conita Walida Sabrina
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Short Stature ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Iodized Salt ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Control Approach ◽  
Nutritional Components ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of ◽  
Relationship Of

Stunting and short stature are height per-age <-2SD for specific age and gender. The process of stunting and short stature starts from the womb until the beginning of life. The direct cause of stunting is the lack of nutritional intake in the first 1000 days of life, which can inhibit height growth. Study aimed to investigate the association between the relationship of nutritional components in toddlers to stunting and short stature incidents in Pragaan District, Sumenep Regency. Observational analytic with a case-control approach, using the Purposive-Sampling method. The research sample consisted of 76 toddlers aged 25-59 months. The statistical analysis used was the chi-square test and logistic regression test. The result of chi-square test and logistic regression for stunting on nutrient intake variable ( p = 0.000, OR = 26,3, CI 95% (4,630-153,573), history of breastfeeding (p=0,000, OR=72,6,CI95% (7,63-690,78), iodized salt (p=0,000, OR=8,5,CI 95% (1,833-39,421), FE tablet (p=0,000,OR=37,00, CI 95%(3,762-363,91). The result of chi-square test and logistic regression for short stature on nutrient intake variable (p=0.001, OR=7,2,CI 95% (2,260-23,400), history of breast feeding (p=0,007, OR=4,500,CI 95% (1,210-16,742), iodized salt (p=0,007, OR=19,125, CI 95% (5,062-72,259), FE tablet (p=0,149). There is a relationship between nutritional components intakes such as breastfeeding history and iodine salt consumption with stunting and short stature in Pragaan District, Sumenep Regency.

scholarly journals Factors influencing the effectiveness of colonoscopy

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 98-100
Author(s):  
Mustikawati Mustikawati ◽  
Sodikin Sodikin
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Medical History ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Current Medical ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Preparation Time ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of

Colonoscopy is one of the most widely-used procedures for diagnostic examination and treatment of colorectal diseases, either benign or malignant. Colonoscopy results are influenced by several factors such as current medical history, history of drug use, history of accompanying illnesses, and procedures performed. To analyze the factors which affectiverness the results of colonoscopy among the undergoing patients in Regional Public Hospital of Banyumas. The method used was observational analytic with a cross sectional approach. From the consecutive sample selection, it gave 76 respondents. The analysis was done using Univariate analysis with frequency distribution test, bivariate with chi square test and multivariate with multiple logistic regression test. Most of the respondents (51 respondents, 67.1%) aged 46-65 years and most of them were female (41 or 53.1%), they were dominated by high school graduates (56 or 73.7%), and the dominant occupation status was undemployed (31 or 40.8%). The results of the chi square test showed that there was an effect of current disease history, namely complaints / indications for colonoscopy examinations (p 0.011), drug use (p 0.021),accompanying disease history (p 0.003), and implementation procedures (p 0.000) on colonoscopy results. The results of multiple logistic regression showed that the factor that mostly influences the colonoscopy results was the length of preparation time (1-2 days of preparation).In conclusion current medical history, drug use history, accompanying medical history, and procedure administration significantly influence the colonoscopy outcome. And the most influencing factor is the length of preparation time (1-2 days of preparation).

scholarly journals Faktor Determinan Hipertensi pada Pedagang Pasar Cibinong, Jawa Barat

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-114
Author(s):  
Mugi Wahidin ◽  
Annisa Rizky Aprilia ◽  
Dwi Susilo ◽  
Sofa Farida
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Antihypertensive Drugs ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Regular Treatment ◽  
History Of

Abstract In Indonesia, the prevalence of hypertension has increased quite rapidly and has become a public health problem. Traditional market traders are prone to hypertension because of the high work pressure that often causes physical and mental fatigue. Athough research on hypertension risk factors has been carried out a lot, but research on market traders is still limited. This study was conducted with the aim to determine the proportion of hypertension in Cibinong market traders and the factors that influence it. The study was conducted with a cross sectional design using a quantitative analysis. Bivariate analysis was carried out by Chi Square test and multivariate analysis was performed with Multiple Logistic Regression tests. The study was conducted in November 2017 at Cibinong market, Bogor Regency, West Java. The sample size of 75 people with inclusion criteria had traded for at least 1 month and the exclusion criteria of traders had a history of hypertension and taking antihypertensive drugs. The dependent variable is hypertension while the independent variables are gender, age, type of trade, duration of trading, duration of work, sleep duration, family history of hypertension, smoking history, physical activity, fruit and vegetables consumption, obestity, and central obesity. The results showed that the proportion of hypertension was 30.7%. The factors indicated to be associated with hypertension were central obesity (OR 22.05; 95% CI 1.03-239.9) and gender (OR 9.1; 95% CI 1.06-78.3) after being tested together as other variables (multivariate). Suggestion are given to control hypertension in market traders especially for male traders with central obesity through regular checks and regular treatment. Abstrak Di Indonesia, prevalensi hipertensi meningkat cukup pesat dan menjadi masalah kesehatan masyarakat. Para pedagang pasar tradisional rentan mengalami hipertensi karena tingginya tekanan pekerjaan yang seringkali menyebabkan kelelahan fisik dan juga pikiran. Meskipun penelitian tentang faktor risiko hipertensi sudah banyak dilakukan, tetapi penelitian pada pedagang pasar masih terbatas. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui proporsi hipertensi pada pedagang Pasar Cibinong dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya. Penelitian dilakukan dengan desain cross sectional (potong lintang) menggunakan pendekatan analisis secara kuantitatif. Analisis bivariat dilakukan dengan uji Chi Square dan analisis multivariat dilakukan dengan uji Logistic Regression ganda. Penelitian dilakukan pada November 2017 di Pasar Cibinong, Kabupaten Bogor, Jawa Barat. Besar sampel 75 orang dengan kriteria inklusi sudah berdagang minimal satu bulan dan kriteria eksklusi mempunyai riwayat hipertensi dan mengonsumsi obat anti hipertensi. Variabel dependen adalah hipertensi sedangkan variabel independen adalah jenis kelamin, umur, jenis dagangan, lama berdagang, durasi kerja, durasi tidur, riwayat keluarga hipertensi, riwayat merokok, aktivitas fisik, konsumsi buah dan sayur, obesitas dan obesitas sentral. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kejadian hipertensi sebesar 30,7%. Faktor yang terindikasi berhubungan dengan hipertensi adalah obesitas sentral (OR 22,05; 95% CI 1,03-239,9) dan jenis kelamin (OR 9,1; 95% CI 1,06-78,3) setelah diuji bersama-sama dengan variabel lainnya (multivariat). Saran yang diberikan adalah pengendalian hipertensi pada pedagang pasar khususnya pedagang laki-laki dengan obesitas sentral melalui pemeriksaan berkala dan pengobatan secara teratur.

scholarly journals Determinants of Stunting Events in Children Aged 6-23 Months in Locus and Non-Locus Areas in East Luwu Regency

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 7-16
Author(s):  
Kanaang Mabe Parenreng ◽  
Veni Hadju ◽  
Burhanuddin Bahar ◽  
Nurhaedar Jafar ◽  
Healthy Hidayanty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of ◽  
Diarrhea Disease

Nationally, the prevalence of stunting in children under five in Indonesia is 30.8%. The incidence of stunting varies from region to region. This study aims to determine the determinants of stunting in children aged 6-23 months in the locus and non-loci in East Luwu Regency. This research is an observational analytic study using a cross sectional design. The study population was 858 children aged 6-23 months in five locus villages and five non-locus villages. A sample of 200 people was taken using purposive sampling method, data were analyzed using the chi square test and logistic regression using the SPSS application. The results showed the similarity in terms of parental education in both regions. In general, the father has a job and the mother is a housekeeper. Income levels are higher in locus areas. As much as 43.1% of baduta had stunting at locus area and 22.4% at non locus. The logistic regression test showed that the factors associated with stunting in the locus were family members smoking (p = 0.032), hand washing practices (p = 0.036) and exclusive breastfeeding (p = 0.001). Meanwhile, non-locus areas were a history of diarrhea disease (p = 0.049) and hand washing practices (p = 0.052). Combined analysis of locus and non-loci showed that family members smoking (p = 0.005), exclusive breastfeeding (p = 0.001), frequency of complementary feeding (p = 0.027) and hand washing practices (p = 0.001) were determinants of stunting. The most dominant variable in the locus was exclusive breastfeeding, while non-locus was a history of diarrhea. Conclusion: The determinants of locus stunting are family members smoking, hand washing practices and exclusive breastfeeding. Meanwhile, non-locus areas are a history of diarrhea disease and hand washing practices.

scholarly journals Lumbar spondylolisthesis is a risk factor for osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a case–control study

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (9) ◽  
pp. 3605-3612
Author(s):  
Peng Wang ◽  
Feng Wang ◽  
Yan-Long Gao ◽  
Jia-qi Li ◽  
Jing-tao Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Vertebral Compression Fractures ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Compression Fractures ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of ◽  
Lumbar Spondylolisthesis

Objective This study aimed to identify the risk factors for vertebral compression fractures in patients with osteoporosis. Methods A total of 864 patients with osteoporosis were enrolled in a retrospective study from February 2010 to June 2016. Patients with diseases, such as pathological fractures, high-energy direct injury to the thoracic or lumbar vertebrae, and severe spinal deformity, were excluded. The patients were divided into two groups: those with vertebral compression fractures (288) and those with no vertebral compression fractures (576). Information on the patients’ age, sex, lumbar bone mineral density (BMD), trauma, body mass index, previous history of vertebral compression fractures, and spondylolisthesis was recorded. Logistic regression analysis and the chi-square test were applied for comparisons. Results Univariate logistic regression analysis and chi-square test results showed no significant differences in age, sex, body mass index, type 2 diabetes, previous history of vertebral fracture, and trivial trauma between the groups. Multivariate analysis showed significant associations between spondylolisthesis and BMD. Logistic regression analysis showed that spondylolisthesis and BMD were risk factors for vertebral compression fractures. Conclusions Lumbar spondylolisthesis is an independent risk factor for vertebral compression fractures in patients with osteoporosis. Therefore, patients with osteoporosis and lumbar spondylolisthesis require more attention.

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