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

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 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 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.

scholarly journals Factors associated with commencing smoking in 12-year-old students in Catalonia (Spain): a cross-sectional population-based study

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Empar Valdivieso ◽  
◽  
Cristina Rey ◽  
Marisa Barrera ◽  
Victoria Arija ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Characteristics of falls in elderly persons residing in the community: a population-based study

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 691-701 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzana Albuquerque de Moraes ◽  
Wuber Jefferson Sousa Soares ◽  
Lygia Paccini Lustosa ◽  
Tereza Loffredo Bilton ◽  
Eduardo Ferrioli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Population Based ◽  
The State ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstract Object: to examine the characteristics to the last fall of Brazilian elderly persons who experienced falls in 2008 and 2009, and to identify if there is a relationship with sociodemographic characteristics, physical health, comorbidities, clinical conditions and the circumstances of the falls. Methods: a cross-sectional, population based study was carried out with participants aged 65 and older from Barueri in the state of São Paulo and Cuiabá in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. Households were enrolled within each census region according to population density and the number of elderly persons living in each region. A multidimensional questionnaire composed of sociodemographic factors and data regarding falls was used. Associations were analyzed using contingency tables, and Fisher's Exact or Pearson's Chi-square test was used. Results: 774 elderly people were included in the study, 299 of whom reported falling in the previous year. Of these, 176 (58.9%) had fallen once and 123 (41.1%) reported having fallen twice or more. Among fallers the mean age was 72.53 (±6.12) years and 214 (71.6%) were female. About 107 (35.8%) of the elderly reported having fallen forwards, 79 (26.4%) fell to the side and 42(14%) fell backwards. Regarding the circumstances of the falls, 107 (35.8%) reported having lost their balance, 79 (26.4%) said they had stumbled and 42 (14%) said they had slipped. There was an association between the mechanism and circumstances of the falls and having fallen once or twice or more. There was an association between the circumstances of falls and the number of medications taken. Conclusion: The characteristics of falls were different among elderly persons who had fallen once or twice or more, which may guide health professionals, the elderly and their families in relation to specific fall prevention strategies.

scholarly journals Factors associated to medical consultations by elderly adults in southern Brazil: a population based study

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 692-704 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Regina Destro ◽  
Antonio Fernando Boing ◽  
Eleonora d'Orsi
Keyword(s):  
Population Based ◽  
Urban Region ◽  
Elderly Adults ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Enabling Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Medical Consultations ◽  
Perception Of Health

Objective: To analyze the prevalence of medical consultations in the last three months among elderly adults and associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional, population-based study was carried out with 1,705 elderly adults (60+ years of age) in the urban region of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil, in 2009 and 2010. The sampling selection was performed in two stages. The sample was complex, with census tracts as primary and households as secondary sampling units. For association analysis, Poisson regression was performed using predisposing factors, enabling factors and need as independent variables, according to Andersen's theoretical model. Results: The response rate was 89.2%. The prevalence of medical appointments by elderly adults was 70.4% (95%CI 67.5 - 73.4). Factors associated with higher prevalence of medical consultations in the crude analysis were female gender, accumulation of chronic diseases, negative self-perception of health, and report of chronic pain. The multivariate analysis showed that having at least one chronic disease and negative self-perception of health was positively associated with the outcome. Conclusion: Only variables from the need dimension were associated with medical consultations, indicating an equal use of this service.

scholarly journals Migration among individuals with leprosy: a population-based study in Central Brazil

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 487-501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Murto ◽  
Liana Ariza ◽  
Carlos Henrique Alencar ◽  
Olga André Chichava ◽  
Alexcian Rodrigues Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Access ◽  
High Mobility ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Central Brazil ◽  
Multibacillary Leprosy

This study investigates social and clinical factors associated with migration among individuals affected by leprosy. A cross-sectional study was conducted among those newly diagnosed with leprosy (2006-2008), in 79 endemic municipalities in the state of Tocantins, Brazil (N = 1,074). In total, 76.2% were born in a municipality different from their current residence. In the five years before diagnosis 16.7% migrated, and 3.6% migrated after leprosy diagnosis. Findings reflect aspects associated with historical rural-urban population movement in Brazil. Indicators of poverty were prominent among before-diagnosis migrants but not after-diagnosis migrants. Migration after diagnosis was associated with prior migration. The association of multibacillary leprosy with migration indicates healthcare access may be an obstacle to early diagnosis among before-diagnosis migrants, which may also be related to the high mobility of this group.

Factors associated with medication regimen complexity in older people: a cross-sectional population-based study

2015 ◽  
Vol 71 (9) ◽  
pp. 1099-1108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Caecilia Wimmer ◽  
Kristina Johnell ◽  
Johan Fastbom ◽  
Michael David Wiese ◽  
J. Simon Bell
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Medication Regimen ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Medication Regimen Complexity ◽  
Regimen Complexity

scholarly journals Timed up and go test and self-perceived health in elderly: population-based study

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosilene Andrade Silva Rodrigues ◽  
Margarete Marques Teodózio ◽  
Mariano Martínez Espinosa ◽  
Waléria Christiane Rezende Fett ◽  
Claudia Duarte Melo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Dependence ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Systemic Hypertension ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Need To Evaluate ◽  
Perception Of Health ◽  
Elderly Living

 Due to the aging process, chronic diseases arise with increased use of medications and there is a need to evaluate the elderly to prevent functional dependence and falls. The aim of this study was to compare gender, sociodemographic characteristics, fall occurrences, self-reported diseases, quantity of drugs with timed up and go test (TUG) and TUG-cognitive, and to associate these factors with the self-perception of health of the elderly in the community. Were selected 513 elderly people, with 384 that completed the TUG test to evaluate the functional capacity. There was difference between the female and male, in the variables: age-group 70 to 79 years (p=0.036) ≥ 80 years (p=0.013); per capita income in the female ≤ 1 minimum wage (p=0.005) and >2 (p=0.013), falls (p=0.001), systemic hypertension (p<0.001), arthritis or rheumatism (p=0.033), depression (p=0.048), osteoporosis (p<0.001), medications 3 to 4 (p=0.008), self-perceived health (p=0.030) and in the TUG (p<0.001) and TUG-cognitive (p=0.002). The prevalence by Poisson regression Robust (RPa), the variables associated with health self-perceived: heart disease (p=0,047), stroke (p=<0,001), osteoporosis (p=0,013) and TUG motor (p=0,028). Women had more health problems, weakness and poor physical performance, indicating the need for special attention as the aging aspects. So, TUG test can be useful tool for risk evaluate of falls in the elderly living in the community.

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