Preliminary study of the associated factors with falls in the elderly
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Resumo: | Introduction: Fall is a public health problem and the identification of associated factors constitutes an important strategy in health prevention. Objective: To identify the frequency of falls and associated factors among elderly people enrolled in a Basic Health Unit (BHU). Methodology: A cross-sectional study carried out in BHU in the city of Petrolina, PE (Brazil) involving 40 elderly people aged ≥60 years. Socioeconomic assessment, general health status, and history of falls, and fear of falling were assessed by structured questionnaires. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) was used as an indicator of cognitive function and the Timed Up and Go (TUG) was used to assess the risk of fall. An anthropometric assessment was also performed. The distribution of absolute and relative frequencies was calculated with confidence intervals at 95% (CI95%). Associations between the occurrence of falls and the other variables were calculated using the Chi-square or Fisher's exact tests. Results: 38 elderly people were included, with a median age of 68.5 years, 42.1% (n=16) had a history of at least one fall in the last 12 months and 21.1% (n=8) failed to perform any activity for fear of falling. There were no significant associations between the occurrence of falls and the variables age, sex, diabetes mellitus, systemic arterial hypertension, risk of fall, fear of falling, visual impairment, and osteoarticular disease. Conclusion: The frequency of falls was high among the elderly analyzed and no significant associations were verified between the occurrence of falls and the predictive factors. |
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Preliminary study of the associated factors with falls in the elderlyEstudio preliminar de los factores asociados con caídas en ancianosEstudo preliminar dos fatores associados a quedas em idososAgedHealth of the elderlyRisk factorsMorbidity.AncianoSalud del ancianoFactores de riesgoMorbilidad.IdosoSaúde do idosoFatores de riscoMorbidade.Introduction: Fall is a public health problem and the identification of associated factors constitutes an important strategy in health prevention. Objective: To identify the frequency of falls and associated factors among elderly people enrolled in a Basic Health Unit (BHU). Methodology: A cross-sectional study carried out in BHU in the city of Petrolina, PE (Brazil) involving 40 elderly people aged ≥60 years. Socioeconomic assessment, general health status, and history of falls, and fear of falling were assessed by structured questionnaires. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) was used as an indicator of cognitive function and the Timed Up and Go (TUG) was used to assess the risk of fall. An anthropometric assessment was also performed. The distribution of absolute and relative frequencies was calculated with confidence intervals at 95% (CI95%). Associations between the occurrence of falls and the other variables were calculated using the Chi-square or Fisher's exact tests. Results: 38 elderly people were included, with a median age of 68.5 years, 42.1% (n=16) had a history of at least one fall in the last 12 months and 21.1% (n=8) failed to perform any activity for fear of falling. There were no significant associations between the occurrence of falls and the variables age, sex, diabetes mellitus, systemic arterial hypertension, risk of fall, fear of falling, visual impairment, and osteoarticular disease. Conclusion: The frequency of falls was high among the elderly analyzed and no significant associations were verified between the occurrence of falls and the predictive factors.Introducción: La caída es un problema de salud pública y la identificación de factores asociados constituye una estrategia importante en la prevención sanitaria. Objetivo: Identificar la frecuencia de caídas y los factores asociados entre los ancianos inscritos en una Unidad Básica de Salud (UBS). Metodología: Estudio transversal realizado en UBS en la ciudad de Petrolina, PE (Brasil) que involucró a 40 ancianos ≥ 60 años. La evaluación socioeconómica, el estado general de salud, los antecedentes de caídas y miedo a caer se evaluaron mediante cuestionarios estructurados. El Mini Examen del Estado Mental (MEEM) se utilizó como indicador de la función cognitiva y el Timed Up and Go (TUG) se utilizó para evaluar el riesgo de caída. También se realizó una evaluación antropométrica. La distribución de frecuencias absolutas y relativas se calculó con intervalos de confianza al 95% (IC95%). Las asociaciones entre la ocurrencia de caídas y el resto de las variables se calcularon mediante la prueba de Chi-cuadrado o la prueba exacta de Fisher. Resultados: Se incluyeron 38 ancianos, con una mediana de edad de 68,5 años, el 42,1% (n=16) tenía antecedente de al menos una caída en los últimos 12 meses y el 21,1% (n=8) dejó de realizar alguna actividad por miedo a caer. No se encontraron asociaciones significativas entre la ocurrencia de caídas y las variables edad, sexo, diabetes mellitus, hipertensión arterial sistémica, riesgo de caída, miedo a caer, discapacidad visual y enfermedad osteoarticular. Conclusión: La frecuencia de caídas fue alta entre los ancianos analizados y no se verificaron asociaciones significativas entre la ocurrencia de caídas y los factores predictivos.Introdução: A queda é um problema de saúde pública e a identificação dos fatores associados constitui importante estratégia na prevenção da saúde. Objetivo: Identificar a frequência de quedas e fatores associados entre idosos adscritos a uma Unidade Básica de Saúde (UBS). Metodologia: Estudo transversal realizado em UBS do município de Petrolina, PE (Brasil) envolvendo 40 idosos com idade ≥60 anos. Para avaliação socioeconômica, estado geral de saúde, histórico de quedas e medo de cair foram utilizados questionários estruturados. O Mini Exame do Estado Mental (MEEM) foi utilizado como indicativo da função cognitiva e para avaliação do risco de queda utilizou-se o Timed Up And Go (TUG). Em adição, realizou-se avaliação antropométrica. Foram calculadas a distribuição das frequências absolutas e relativas, e os intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC95%). Associações entre a ocorrência de queda e as demais variáveis foram calculadas por meio dos testes Qui-Quadrado ou Exato de Fisher. Resultados: Foram incluídos 38 idosos, com mediana de idade 68,5 anos, 42,1% (n=16) apresentaram histórico de pelo menos uma queda nos últimos 12 meses e 21,1% (n=8) deixaram de realizar alguma atividade por medo de cair. Não foram verificadas associações significativas entre ocorrência de queda e as variáveis idade, sexo, diabetes mellitus, hipertensão arterial sistêmica, risco de queda, medo de cair, déficit visual e doença osteoarticular. Conclusão: A frequência de quedas foi elevada entre os idosos analisados e não foi observada associação significativa entre ocorrência de queda e os fatores preditores analisados.Research, Society and Development2021-03-24info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/1376110.33448/rsd-v10i3.13761Research, Society and Development; Vol. 10 No. 3; e52110313761Research, Society and Development; Vol. 10 Núm. 3; e52110313761Research, Society and Development; v. 10 n. 3; e521103137612525-3409reponame:Research, Society and Developmentinstname:Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI)instacron:UNIFEIporhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/article/view/13761/12256Copyright (c) 2021 Alaine Souza Lima Rocha; Leny Gleystiane Miguel de Santana; Antonieta de Sousa Barros; Arley Ribeiro de Castro; Amanda Virgínia de Souza Lima Lopes; Clécio de Lima Lopes; Laísla da Silva Paixão Batista; Paula Andreatta Maduro; Paulo Adriano Schwingelhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessRocha, Alaine Souza Lima Santana, Leny Gleystiane Miguel deBarros, Antonieta de SousaCastro, Arley Ribeiro deLopes, Amanda Virgínia de Souza Lima Lopes, Clécio de LimaBatista, Laísla da Silva PaixãoMaduro, Paula AndreattaSchwingel, Paulo Adriano2021-03-28T12:03:35Zoai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/13761Revistahttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/indexPUBhttps://rsdjournal.org/index.php/rsd/oairsd.articles@gmail.com2525-34092525-3409opendoar:2024-01-17T09:35:02.116713Research, Society and Development - Universidade Federal de Itajubá (UNIFEI)false |
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Preliminary study of the associated factors with falls in the elderly Estudio preliminar de los factores asociados con caídas en ancianos Estudo preliminar dos fatores associados a quedas em idosos |
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Preliminary study of the associated factors with falls in the elderly |
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Preliminary study of the associated factors with falls in the elderly Rocha, Alaine Souza Lima Aged Health of the elderly Risk factors Morbidity. Anciano Salud del anciano Factores de riesgo Morbilidad. Idoso Saúde do idoso Fatores de risco Morbidade. |
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Preliminary study of the associated factors with falls in the elderly |
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Preliminary study of the associated factors with falls in the elderly |
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Preliminary study of the associated factors with falls in the elderly |
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Preliminary study of the associated factors with falls in the elderly |
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Preliminary study of the associated factors with falls in the elderly |
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Rocha, Alaine Souza Lima |
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Rocha, Alaine Souza Lima Santana, Leny Gleystiane Miguel de Barros, Antonieta de Sousa Castro, Arley Ribeiro de Lopes, Amanda Virgínia de Souza Lima Lopes, Clécio de Lima Batista, Laísla da Silva Paixão Maduro, Paula Andreatta Schwingel, Paulo Adriano |
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Santana, Leny Gleystiane Miguel de Barros, Antonieta de Sousa Castro, Arley Ribeiro de Lopes, Amanda Virgínia de Souza Lima Lopes, Clécio de Lima Batista, Laísla da Silva Paixão Maduro, Paula Andreatta Schwingel, Paulo Adriano |
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Rocha, Alaine Souza Lima Santana, Leny Gleystiane Miguel de Barros, Antonieta de Sousa Castro, Arley Ribeiro de Lopes, Amanda Virgínia de Souza Lima Lopes, Clécio de Lima Batista, Laísla da Silva Paixão Maduro, Paula Andreatta Schwingel, Paulo Adriano |
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Aged Health of the elderly Risk factors Morbidity. Anciano Salud del anciano Factores de riesgo Morbilidad. Idoso Saúde do idoso Fatores de risco Morbidade. |
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Aged Health of the elderly Risk factors Morbidity. Anciano Salud del anciano Factores de riesgo Morbilidad. Idoso Saúde do idoso Fatores de risco Morbidade. |
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Introduction: Fall is a public health problem and the identification of associated factors constitutes an important strategy in health prevention. Objective: To identify the frequency of falls and associated factors among elderly people enrolled in a Basic Health Unit (BHU). Methodology: A cross-sectional study carried out in BHU in the city of Petrolina, PE (Brazil) involving 40 elderly people aged ≥60 years. Socioeconomic assessment, general health status, and history of falls, and fear of falling were assessed by structured questionnaires. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) was used as an indicator of cognitive function and the Timed Up and Go (TUG) was used to assess the risk of fall. An anthropometric assessment was also performed. The distribution of absolute and relative frequencies was calculated with confidence intervals at 95% (CI95%). Associations between the occurrence of falls and the other variables were calculated using the Chi-square or Fisher's exact tests. Results: 38 elderly people were included, with a median age of 68.5 years, 42.1% (n=16) had a history of at least one fall in the last 12 months and 21.1% (n=8) failed to perform any activity for fear of falling. There were no significant associations between the occurrence of falls and the variables age, sex, diabetes mellitus, systemic arterial hypertension, risk of fall, fear of falling, visual impairment, and osteoarticular disease. Conclusion: The frequency of falls was high among the elderly analyzed and no significant associations were verified between the occurrence of falls and the predictive factors. |
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