scholarly journals Risk factors for fear of falling in the elderly in Serbia

2018 ◽  
Vol 75 (8) ◽  
pp. 764-772
Author(s):  
Suncica Ivanovic ◽  
Sanja Trgovcevic
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Everyday Functioning ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Study Results

Background/Aim. After a fall, the elderly can develop a fear of falling which can be more frequent and more serious problem than the fall itself because it represents the main factor limiting an older person in his/her everyday functioning. The aim of this study was to identify and examine, in a more detailed way, risk factors for developing fear of falling triggered by the history of their falls over the previous year in the elderly in Serbia who live in houses or apartments. Methods. The cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 people, mean age 75.04 years (min. 65, max. 94), randomly selected from the register of patients in the Primary Health Center of Nis (164 men and 236 women), in the period January- June 2014. Socio-demographic questionnaire ? Elderly Fall Screening Test (EFST), Multi-Factor Questionnaire Falls (MFQ) and Falls Efficacy Scale International (FESI) were used in this study. Results. After applying the multivariate binary logistic regression, it was found that significant predictors for developing fear of falling were as follows: female gender (OR = 2.599; p = 0.009), age 75?79 years (OR = 4.637; p = 0.009) and over 80 years (OR = 3.830; p = 0.001), increase in household members (OR = 1.206; p = 0.033), people who estimate their health as average (OR = 0.268; p < 0.001) and good (OR = 0.059; p < 0.001), number of falls higher than 2 (OR = 2.761; p = 0.003), presence of injuries during the fall (OR = 2.483; p = 0.028), periodical and repeating situations of ?near-fall? (OR = 3.830; p = 0.001), limited activity (OR = 2.124; p = 0.007) problems with sight (OR = 3.006; p < 0.001), cognitive problems (OR = 2.296; p = 0.005) and problems with balance (OR = 3.809; p < 0.001). Conclusion. The results of this study can be used for planning promotional programs for falls and a fear of falling prevention, as well as prevention of their consequences.

scholarly journals 1515Screened blood pressure and its associated factors among adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rim Ghammem ◽  
Sarrah Soua ◽  
Nawel Zammit ◽  
Siheme Ben Fredj ◽  
Cyrine Ben Nasrallah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Hypertension (HTN) could have its origin in childhood and remain undetected unless a special screening is done during this period. We conducted this study to determine the screened HTN prevalence in adolescents and its associated factors, in order to increase the awareness on this subject and lead the state to make preventive strategies. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried among secondary school students in Sousse, Tunisia, during 2017-2018 school year. Blood pressure and anthropometric indices were measured. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information about socio demographic characteristics, lifestyle, addictive behavior and mental health status. Results A total of 1399 adolescents participated in the study. The prevalence of screened HTN was 15.6% (95% CI[13.8% -17.5%]). It was significantly higher in boys (23.1%) than in girls (10.7%; p ≤ 10-3). After binary logistic regression, positively associated factors to screened HTN in total population were: obesity (aOR=3.69; p ≤ 10-3), and overweight (aOR=1.7; p ≤ 10-3). Female gender (aOR=0.4; p ≤ 10-3), School failure (aOR=0.64; p = 0.014) and depression (aOR=0.67;p=0.017) were negatively associated to screened HTN. Conclusions Our study showed an alarming prevalence of high blood pressure among secondary school adolescents in our Low Middle Income Country and that it was mainly associated with weight excess. This emphasizes the emergent need of a comprehensive strategy for the prevention and control of hypertension and NCD risk factors among youth. Key messages Hypertension is an alarming emerging problem among youth in LMIC The emergent need of an effective strategy to prevent NCD risk factors in LMIC Keywords Hypertension Prevalence - Adolescent lifestyle- behavior, addictive - mental health

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Elder Mistreatment in Sheltered Homes

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626052092235
Author(s):  
Khulood Alraddadi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Elder Mistreatment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Institutional Settings ◽  
Sheltered Homes ◽  
Elderly Living

Elder mistreatment is common in both community and institutional settings. However, the prevalence of elder mistreatment and its association with risk factors in sheltered homes are unknown. The primary objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and types of mistreatment among elderly living in sheltered homes. A second objective was to compare socio-demographics and other characteristics between elderly groups with or without a history of mistreatment. This cross-sectional study was conducted in 43 sheltered homes and utilized a face-to face, self-reporting interview with residents to complete structured question regarding each participant’s previous 12 months. The questionnaires included seven sections, including one section for demographics, five sections for subtypes of mistreatments (physical, psychological, financial, sexual, and neglect), and one section about health status and functional capacity. Among the 446 elderly participants, 81% of all participants experienced at least one type of mistreatment. Psychological was the most common type of elder mistreatment (71%), followed by neglect (67%), financial mistreatment (54%), and physical mistreatment (13%). Sexual mistreatment was rarely reported by the participants (0.01%). The most common risk factors associated with elder mistreatment were female gender and chronic illnesses. Elder mistreatment is common among the elderly living in sheltered homes, particularly in woman and those with chronic illness. Further studies are needed to better understand the risk factors that lead to the high prevalence of mistreatment in these settings.

scholarly journals Stroke Perception and Response amongst Elderly Persons in Benin, City, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 293-302
Author(s):  
FE Odiase ◽  
E Kayode-Iyasere
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Cross Sectional

Theories on health behaviour have recognized perceived risk as an essential factor in the adoption of a healthy lifestyle, however, little is known about stroke risk perception and response to stroke in the elderly population of Nigeria. Ageing being the most important unmodifiable risk factor for stroke, this study aims to determine the predictors of perception of stroke risk and response to stroke in the elderly This was a cross-sectional study, which involved a multi-stage random sampling, recruiting one hundred and sixty individuals 65years and older. The interview was by face to face using a questionnaire to determine, demographics, knowledge of stroke risk, perception of stroke risk and response in the event of a stroke. Multiple logistic regression models were used to analyze predictors of dependent variables Only 32.5% of participants had an accurate perception of stroke risk while 30.6% would consider taking a patient to hospital in the event of a stroke. Increasing age (P=0.001), the female gender (P<0.05), having two or more risk factors for stroke (P=0.001) and attending two or more specialized clinics (P=0.001) were significant predictors of the wrong perception of stroke risk and inappropriate response in the event of a stroke. The elderly are at risk for stroke, but sadly with increasing age and additional risk factors for stroke, the majority have a wrong perception of stroke risk and would respond inappropriately in the event of a stroke. It might be necessary to run stroke campaigns that are targeted and appropriate to the elderly, involving continuous intermittent repetitions.

scholarly journals Fear of Falling Among the Elderly in a Nursing Home: Strongest Risk Factors

Jurnal NERS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Anastasia Putu Martha Anggarani ◽  
Raditya Kurniawan Djoar
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gender Balance ◽  
History Of ◽  
Physical Abilities

Introduction: The aging process causes a decrease in physical abilities which can cause fall events. Fall events are influenced by fear of falling. Some risk factors of fear of falling were age, gender, balance while walking, use of a walker, depression and a history of previous falls. This study aim was to identify risk factors related to fear of falling among the elderly in nursing home.Methods: A cross-sectional study was used in this study. Respondents were elderly   aged ≥60 years, can communicate well, able to read and write and not being sick which causes balance disorders and pain when walking. Respondents totaled 155 obtained by proportional random sampling. A questionnaire was used to retrieve data such as age, gender, use of a walker, depression, previous fall history and balance walking. Results: The results showed a significant relationship between all of these risk factors with the fear of falling (p <0.05) and the power of significance for each variable was different. The age variable was power significance 0.228, gender C = 0.2, previous fall history C = 0.374, use of a walker C = 0.367, balance walking C = 0.355 and depression rs = 0.196. There are three risk factors most closely associated with fear of falling in terms of balance walking (B = 1.424 Exp(B) = 4,153), use of a walker (B = 1,365 Exp(B) = 3,914) and previous fall history (B = 1.425 Exp(B) = 4.159). These factors had strength of 27%.   Conclusion: Balance walking, use of a walker and previous fall history were the strongest risk factors.

scholarly journals Association of Khat chewing, smoking, age and sex with periodontal status among Yemeni adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wadhah Al-hajj ◽  
Hisham Hwaiti ◽  
Anas Shamala ◽  
Hamza Al-Azazi ◽  
Mohammed Alwesabi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Gingival Recession ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Periodontal Status ◽  
Khat Chewing ◽  
Study Results ◽  
And Gender

Objective: Periodontal diseases are very common dental disease. Many risk factors may play significant role in the periodontal disease initiation and progression. This study was performed to evaluate the effects of khat chewing, smoking, age and gender on periodontal status among Yemeni adults. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 1231 patients attending the outpatient dental polyclinics of University of Science and Technology during the academic years 2017/2018.. All completed sheets were collected throughout the year by the supervisors. Data cleaning, descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics were then performed. Results: Khat chewers were more frequent than non-chewers counterparts (60.7% vs. 39.3%). The prevalence of smoking was 25.5% (297 patients). Study results indicated that periodontitis is more associated with female gender and  participants aged more than 35 years old. Results also showed that female and age older participants aged more than 35 years were significantly associated with gingival recession. Mean number of the teeth with gingival recession in male patients were higher than in females. Male gender and patients aged more than 35 years old were significantly associated with furcation involvement. Conclusion: The present study has shown females gender and age older than 35 seem to be risk factors of periodontal diseases. Males has more teeth affected by gingival recession and more furcation involvement.KeywordsPeriodontal disease; Khat chewing; Smoking; Yemen; Risk factors.

Loneliness among older persons in Uganda: examining social, economic and demographic risk factors

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 860-888 ◽  
Author(s):  
ABEL NZABONA ◽  
JAMES NTOZI ◽  
GIDEON RUTAREMWA
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Extended Family ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Later Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

ABSTRACTLater-life loneliness is becoming an area of great concern in Uganda in light of gradual weakening of extended family as a source of old-age human support. Although information about the effects of feeling lonely exists, little is known about the associated risk factors within the country's social and cultural setting. This paper discusses prevalence and correlates of feeling lonely among older persons. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on 605 older persons in a 2012 cross-sectional study. Respondents were asked to evaluate how they felt in terms of loneliness during the administration of the questionnaire. A total of ten focus group discussions and 12 key informant interviews were also conducted to collect qualitative data. Binary logistic regression was used to predict factors affecting loneliness. Findings indicate that approximately seven in ten older persons felt lonely. Elderly people residing in the urban area were more likely to be lonely than their counterparts staying in the rural environment. In comparison with married older persons, elderly people who were widowed were more likely to be lonely. Absence of a television and pension benefits and prevalence of limb joint ill-health predicted loneliness. The findings have several implications, including developing age-friendly urban centres, encouraging old-age social organisations, decentralising the elderly health-care system and establishing a special old-age fund.

scholarly journals Family functioning of elderly with depressive symptoms

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 469-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosely Almeida Souza ◽  
Gislaine Desani da Costa ◽  
Cintia Hitomi Yamashita ◽  
Fernanda Amendola ◽  
Jaqueline Correa Gaspar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Family Functioning ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dysfunctional Family ◽  
The Family

Objective: To classify families of elderly with depressive symptoms regarding their functioning and to ascertain the presence of an association between these symptoms, family functioning and the characteristics of the elderly. Method: This was an observational, analytical, cross-sectional study performed with 33 teams of the Family Health Strategy in Dourados, MS. The sample consisted of 374 elderly divided into two groups (with and without depressive symptoms). The instruments for data collection were a sociodemographic instrument, the GeriatricDepression Scale (15 items) and the Family Apgar. Results: An association was observed between depressive symptoms and family dysfunction, female gender, four or more people living together, and physical inactivity. Conclusion: The functional family may represent effective support for the elderly with depressive symptoms, because it offers a comfortable environment that ensures the well-being of its members. The dysfunctional family can barely provide necessary care for the elderly, which can exacerbate depressive symptoms.


scholarly journals Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Psychological and Physical Risk Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9361
Author(s):  
K. Saraswathi Krishnan ◽  
Gunasunderi Raju ◽  
Omar Shawkataly
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Body Region ◽  
Left Shoulder ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back

Purpose—This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of MSD pain in various anatomical regions among nurses. Method—A cross-sectional study involving a self-administered questionnaire by registered nurses with clinical experience. Data was collected using convenience sampling after obtaining informed consent. The results were drawn from a total of 300 nurses. Results—The nurses presented with occasional mental exhaustion (44.3%) and often physical exhaustion (44.0%). Almost all (97.3%) the nurses complained of having work-related pain during the last 12 months. Body parts with the most pain were the lower back (86.7%), ankles (86.7%), neck (86.0%), shoulders (85.0%), lower legs (84.7%) and upper back (84.3%). The pain frequency was rated as occasional pain for the neck and upper back, pain was often felt for the rest of the parts. Nurses complained of severe pain in the lower back (19.7%), right shoulder (29.7%) and left shoulder (30.3%). The frequency of having musculoskeletal symptoms in any body region was increased with age, lower education level, female gender, high BMI, job tenure and lifestyle. Conclusions—Nurses’ WRMSD complaints should be taken seriously to curb further risk and musculoskeletal hazards.

scholarly journals Prevalence of falls in elderly in Brazil: a countrywide analysis

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (9) ◽  
pp. 1819-1826 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Vinholes Siqueira ◽  
Luiz Augusto Facchini ◽  
Denise Silva da Silveira ◽  
Roberto Xavier Piccini ◽  
Elaine Tomasi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
The North ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Falls In Elderly

We conducted a cross-sectional study of a sample of 6,616 elderly living in urban areas of 100 municipalities in 23 Brazilian states, who responded to questions on the occurrence of falls in the 12 months prior to the interview, and occurrence of fractures due to the falls. The prevalence of falls among the elderly was 27.6% (95%CI: 26.5-28.7). Among those reporting falls, 11% had suffered fractures as a result. Of the elderly, 36% had received guidance about the precautions necessary to prevent falls, and about 1% had required surgery. Falls were associated with female gender, older age, low socioeconomic status, obesity and sedentary lifestyles. The prevalence of falls differed significantly between the North and other regions of Brazil. The study shows a high prevalence of falls, and underlines the need for preventive strategies targeting modifiable risk factors.

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