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 Prevalence of and factors associated with polypharmacy among elderly persons resident in the community

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 138-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natália Araujo de Almeida ◽  
Annelita Almeida Oliveira Reiners ◽  
Rosemeiry Capriata de Souza Azevedo ◽  
Ageo Mário Cândido da Silva ◽  
Joana Darc Chaves Cardoso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Objective: to verify the prevalence of and factors associated with polypharmacy among elderly residents of the city of Cuiabá, in the state of Mato Grosso. Method: a cross-sectional study of 573 people aged 60 and over was performed. Polypharmacy was defined as the use of five or more medications. To investigate the association between polypharmacy and sociodemographic variables, health and access to medication, the Mantel Haenszel chi square test was used in bivariate analysis and Poisson regression was used in multivariate analysis. The significance level adopted was 5%. Result: the prevalence of polypharmacy was 10.30%. Statistically significant associations were found between polypharmacy and living with others, describing suffering from circulatory, endocrine, nutritional and digestive tract diseases, and referring to financial difficulties for the purchase of medicines. Conclusion: some social and health condition factors play an important role in the use of multiple medications among the elderly.

scholarly journals Geriatric health related problems in an urban area of southern Rajasthan

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 4545
Author(s):  
Nitesh Mangal ◽  
Dilip Kumar L. ◽  
K. A. Varghese ◽  
Meet Chauhan ◽  
Matariswa Samanta
Keyword(s):  
Urban Area ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Elderly Person ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Elderly Male ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: There is a paradigm shift in the social values towards the elderly people due to urbanization and higher educational linked migration. Consequently, problems like loneliness, lack of emotional support, economic insecurities are faced by the elderly population. The objectives of the study were to assess the socio-economic dimensions and to examine the morbidity and mortality patterns of elderly persons in the study area.Methods: A cross- sectional study was conducted among 536 elderly persons from May to August 2019 in an urban area of Udaipur. A pre-structured and pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect information on socio-demographic details, morbidity profile and socio-economic problems of elderly persons. The data was analyzed using class frequencies, ‘t’ test for equality of gender difference in mortality ages and Chi-square test for association of age class with morbidity.Results: A majority of study subjects were females (52.05%). There was significant difference in proportions of elderly male and female persons across their educational levels. The chi-square test for association of age classes with number of health problems revealed significant association. About 56.34% of 536 elderly people were leading an unsatisfactory life.Conclusions: The major morbidities included arthritis, hypertension, diabetes, cataract, dental problems, cardiovascular problems etc. Financial problems were more severe among elderly. The availability of trained paramedical professionals for home care and day care units and legal bindings on family members for safety and security of elderly person can be effective measures to overcome the problems being faced by them. 

scholarly journals Risk of hospitalization of elderly rural workers in the state of Rio Grande do Sul

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Luiz de Andrade Trindade ◽  
Alan Silva Schukes ◽  
Marielly de Moraes ◽  
Alexandre Simões Dias
Keyword(s):  
Rio Grande ◽  
Population Based ◽  
The State ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Rural Workers ◽  
Santa Maria

Abstract Objective : To analyze the risk of hospitalization of elderly rural workers in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Method : A cross-sectional, population-based study was carried out of retired rural workers (N=604), over 60 years of age, of both genders, selected by clusters. In order to evaluate the risk of hospitalization, the Probability of Repeated Hospitalization (or PIR) instrument validated and evaluated for Brazil was used. Risk of hospitalization was calculated through logistic regression analysis, and was classified into the following strata: low (<0.300); medium (0.300-0.399); medium-high (0.400-0.499) and high (≥0.500). Results : The rural elderly persons surveyed had a low risk of hospitalization (n=553; 91.6%). There was a predominance of men among the medium to high risk categories (n=42; 82.3%), distributed mainly in the Santa Maria, Sul and Camaquã regions. Conclusion: The results of the present study suggest a low risk of hospitalization among this population, however, there is a need for improved, more profound and robust research into the identification of factors associated with the health specificities of this population.

scholarly journals Barriers for the use of outdoor gyms in adults and elderly from a southern city of Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Gabriel Gustavo Bergmann ◽  
Anne Ribeiro Streb ◽  
Marcos Ferrari ◽  
Deivid Cristiano Cooper Alves ◽  
Bruna Adamar Castelhano Soares ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Socioeconomic Variables ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Barriers To Use ◽  
Southern City

The aim of this study was to identify barriers to use Outdoor Gyms (OGs) for physical activity (PA) practice and to examine their association with leisure-time PA, demographic and socioeconomic variables in adults and elderly. This cross-sectional population-based study enrolled 431 adults and elderly (66.8% women) aged 18 to 87 years living in the surroundings (up to 500 meters) of four OGs. Information about using OGs for PA practice, barriers to use OGs, leisure-time PA, demographic and socioeconomic variables were collected by domiciliary interview. Associations between barriers to use OGs with other included variables were analyzed using Chi-Square test. None barriers was reported for 29.2% (95%CI: 24.9-33.5) of the participants, being almost of then OGs’ users. The most reported barriers to use OGs were lack of time (21.6%; 95%CI: 17.7-25.5), lack of interest (16.5%; 95%CI: 13.0-20.0) and laziness (10.7%; 95%CI: 7.8-13.6). Intrapersonal barriers were more often among men, interpersonal among women and environmental among those with less educational level (p < 0.05). In conclusion, OGs’ users perceived fewer barriers than non-users, and most barriers to the use of OGs were intrapersonal with lack of time being the most prevalent.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with the need for removable prostheses in brazilian elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. e499101220796
Author(s):  
Nataska de Oliveira ◽  
Laércio Almeida de Melo ◽  
Ronaldo Luís Almeida de Carvalho ◽  
Júlio César Brigolini de Faria ◽  
Beatriz de Pedro Netto Mendonça ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Population Based ◽  
National Health Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Removable Prosthesis ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objective: This study aimed to identify the prevalence and factors associated with the need for removable prostheses in the elderly Brazilian population. In addition, its impact on eating difficulties and self-perceived oral health was determined. Methodology: This cross-sectional, population-based study used data from the last National Health Survey (NHS) carried out in Brazil. Chi-square test was used to initially analyze the data, followed by multiple Poisson regression to obtain adjusted prevalence ratios. Results: A total of 11,697 elderly people were included, of whom 90.8% needed removable prostheses. Complete dentures were needed in 40.9% of participants, while partial dentures were needed by 49.9%. The elderly who were older (p=0.001), had grayish-brown complexion (p=0.004), a low level of education (p<0.001), and multiple chronic diseases (p<0.001) had a greater need for removable prostheses. Successively, this need had an impact on poor self-perceived oral health (p<0.001) and greater difficulties in eating (p<0.001). Conclusion: The need for a removable prosthesis is associated with worse socioeconomic and health conditions. In addition, it has a negative impact on self-perceived oral health and feeding.

scholarly journals Self-reported vaccination in the elderly: SABE study Bogotá, Colombia

2016 ◽  
pp. 25-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Cano ◽  
Carlos Reyes Ortiz ◽  
Miguel Germán Borda ◽  
Antonio Arciniegas
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Multivariate Analyses ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Health Care Coverage ◽  
Tetanus Vaccination ◽  
The City

Objective: To assess the self-reported vaccination in older adults within the city of Bogotá and its distribution by sociodemographic factors. Methods: Data analyzed was taken from the SABE-Bogotá study. A total of 2000 persons aged 60 years and older were selected for this cross-sectional population-based study. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed testing the association between vaccination and sociodemographic factors. Results: A total of 73.0% of respondents received the influenza vaccine, 57.8% received pneumococcal vaccine and 47.6% received tetanus vaccine. In multivariate analyses, individuals aged between 65-74 years had higher odds of receiving influenza, pneumococcus and tetanus vaccination, compared to those between 60-64 years. Older adults with higher socioeconomic status (SES) had lower odds of having influenza and pneumococcus vaccines, compared to those with lower SES (OR= 0.16 95% confidence intervals= CI 0.08-0.30; OR 0.20 95% CI 0.10-0.38, respectively). Individuals covered by health insurance (contributive or subsidized) had higher odds (between 3 and 5 times higher) of having influenza, pneumococcus and tetanus vaccination, compared to those with no insurance. Conclusion: Older adults between 65 and 74 years, those with health care coverage and people with low SES are groups that have increased odds for self-reported vaccination. Further studies should identify factors that increase vaccination coverage in these groups and implement interventions targeted at improving coverage among older adults in general.

scholarly journals Harga diri (self esteem) lansia yang mengalami demensia

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-66
Author(s):  
Ganda Sigalingging ◽  
Zulkarnain Nasution ◽  
Rustina Pasaribu
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
P Value ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Moderate Dementia ◽  
Chi Square Test

Self esteem in elderly persons with dementiaBackground : The triple threat is a challenge that must be faced in Indonesia. More and more the number of elderly that continues to increase. As you age, changes occur due to the aging process that causes physical and psychosocial problems. one of the psychosocial problems in the elderly is low self-esteem. If that doesn't work, the elderly will repair, attract, challenge, and even escape.Purpose :To analyze the relationship between dementia and self-esteem (self-esteem) in the elderly at the Guna Budi Bakti Foundation in Medan.Method: This  analytical survey research  cross sectional approach. Seventy two elderlywere involved as the population in this  research.This research  used total sampling technique where in the number of sample equals to the number of population. In  analyzing the data, chi-square  test was  used.Results: Shows that older people reduce moderate dementia 44.4% with a low self-esteem 69.4%. With the statistical test results there was a relationship  dementia and self-esteem in the elderly, with p-value of  0.003 Conclusion: There was a relationship  dementia with of self-esteem for elderly in Panti Jompo Guna Budi Bakti Foundation in MedanKeywords: Dementia; Self-esteem; ElderlyPendahuluan: Ancaman triple burden merupakan tantangan yang harus dihadapi di Indonesia. Ancaman tersebut  diantaranya jumlah lansia yang terus meningkat. Seiring pertambahan usia, terjadi perubahan sebagai akibat proses menua yang berpotensi menimbulkan masalah fisik dan psikososial. Salah satu masalah psikososial pada lansia yaitu harga diri rendah. jika tidak ditangani maka lansia mengalami depresi, menarik diri, perilaku kekerasan bahkan bunuh diri.Tujuan : Untuk menganalisa hubungan demensia dengan harga diri (self esteem) lansia di Yayasan Guna Budi Bakti Medan.Metode: Jenis penelitian survei analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi seluruh lansia sebanyak 72 orang  dengan teknik  sampel total sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan  wawancara menggunakan kuesioner. Analsisi data  menggunakan uji chi- Sguare pada taraf kepercayaan 95%.Hasil: Menunjukkan lansia lebih banyak mengalami demensia sedang, sebanyak 32 orang (44,4%). dengan menunjukkan  harga diri rendah sebanyak 50 orang (69,4%). Hasil uji statistik menunjukkan  ada hubungan demensia dengan harga diri (self estem) lansia, dengan nilai p value = 0,003 (a < 0,05)Simpulan: Ada hubungan demensia dengan harga diri (self esteem) lansia di Panti Jompo Yayasan Guna Budi Bakti Medan.

scholarly journals Prevalence of violence against the elderly and associated factors - a population based study in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 671-682 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Carvalho Bolsoni ◽  
Elza Berger Salema Coelho ◽  
Maruí Weber Corseuil Giehl ◽  
Eleonora d´Orsi
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Santa Catarina ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Victims Of Violence ◽  
The City

Abstract Objective: To estimate the prevalence of violence among the elderly and to analyze its association with demographic, socioeconomic and health conditions. Method: A cross sectional population-based study was conducted of 1,705 individuals aged 60 years or older living in the city of Florianópolis in the state of Santa Catarina, between 2009 to 2010. Verbal, psychological, physical and financial violence was evaluated with a questionnaire used in the Pesquisa Saúde Bem-estar e Envelhecimento (Health and Well-being in Aging Survey) (SABE). Prevalence was calculated for each type of violence and the overall prevalence of violence was identified using the categories of the explanatory variables. Logistic regression was used to identify the factors associated with violence. Results: The general prevalence of violence was approximately 13.0%, while verbal violence occurred among 11.0% of respondents. The adjusted analysis showed that being female (OR=2.08) and elderly persons who were single or divorced were 66% more likely to suffer violence. Those who lived with their children or grandchildren were twice as likely to suffer violence (95% CI: 1:40 to 3:40). Conclusions: Although the results showed that the prevalence of violence against the elderly was greater than predicted by the WHO, we suspect that this number may be even higher. Due to the complexity of the theme, it is possible that elderly persons are afraid to reveal that they are victims of violence, as in most cases, the aggressors are family members.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Dentulism, Partial Edentulism and Complete Edentulism in Rural and Urban Population of Malwa Region of India: A Population-based Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 112-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rohit Agrawal ◽  
Prabha Shakya ◽  
Deshraj Jain ◽  
Subhash Sonkesariya ◽  
SV Sai Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Urban Population ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Urban Males

ABSTRACT Background The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of dentulism, partial edentulism and complete edentulism in rural and urban population of Malwa region of India, who visited at department of prosthodontics for the first time. Materials and methods An institution-based, cross-sectional study using the random sampling method was used to select the study sample of 1000 males and females. Data were collected using questionnaires and oral examination. Data were statistically analyzed using Chi-square test. Results Nearly, 38.5 and 63.1% of the rural and urban females were dentulous in the age of below 53 and 43 years. 61.4 and 36% of rural and urban males were dentulous in the age of below 53 and 43 years. Nearly, 41.9 and 48.2% of the rural and urban females were partial edentulous in the age of above 53 and 43 years. Fifty-eight and 51.7% of rural and urban males were dentulous in the age of above 53 and 43 years. Nearly, 22.4 and 55.8% of the rural and urban females were completing edentulous in the age of above 43 years in both population. 77.5 and 44.1% of rural and urban males were completing edentulous in the age of above 33 and 53 years. Limitation The study was conducted in an institution-based set-up. Hence, any interpretation of the results of this study must bear this limitation in mind. Conclusion It is essential to identify feasible strategies to provide primary dental health education and treatment to all rural and urban elderly in the future. We suggest community dental health services to be included in general health of the elderly rather than a special health need of the community. How to cite this article Sonkesariya S, Jain D, Shakya P, Agrawal R, Prasad SVS. Prevalence of Dentulism, Partial Edentulism and Complete Edentulism in Rural and Urban Popu- lation of Malwa Region of India: A Population-based Study. Int J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2014;4(4):112-119.

scholarly journals Benzodiazepine use and associated factors in elderly in the city of Dourados, MS, Brazil

2015 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christiane Dias dos Anjos Cunha ◽  
Maria Cristina Corrêa de Souza ◽  
Graziella Almeida Andrade Cattanio ◽  
Stephanie Ramirez Iahnn ◽  
Rosangela da Costa Lima
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Population Based ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Benzodiazepine Use ◽  
Chi Square Test

ABSTRACT Objective The use of benzodiazepines (BZD) and associated factors in the elderly of Dourados, MS, Brazil was investigated. Methods This is a cross-sectional population-based study using a multistage sampling design. Participants were 1,022 individuals aged ≥ 60 years. Measurements socioeconomic status, schooling, demographic aspects, marital status, physical activity, hospitalizations, self-rated health, use of alcohol beverages and smoking were assessed by standard questionnaire. The drugs used were obtained by checking the prescription or package and classified according to the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Index. Chi-square test, Chi-square for linear tendency, Fisher's exact test and Poisson regression were used to assess association between variables. Results The prevalence of use of BZD was 6.5% (CI95%: 5.1-8.2%). The oldest group (PR: 1.60 for 70-79 years and PR: 1.79 for ≥ 80 years), non-use of alcohol (PR: 4.14) and use of antidepressants (PR: 8.73) were the statistically associated characteristics. Conclusions The prevalence of use of BZD in the study population was low, similar to findings of more recent Brazilian studies and lower than those obtained in international studies. The prevalence of use of BZD increased with aging and use of antidepressants.

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