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Falls among community-dwelling older adults in Ethiopia; A preliminary cross-sectional study.
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- Effectiveness of fall prevention interventions for community-dwelling adults aged 60 years and above in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC geriatrics · 2026Pooled it
- Global prevalence of falls in the older adults: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2022Pooled it
- Physical exercise habits are related with reduced prevalence of falling among elderly women in China.BMC women's health · 2023Article
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- Fall-Related Injuries in Malawi: Outcomes and Trends Over Time.World journal of surgery · 2023Article
- Neglected burden of injuries in Ethiopia, from 1990 to 2019: a systematic analysis of the global burden of diseases study 2019.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Characterizing fall risk factors in Belgian older adults through machine learning: a data-driven approach.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Impact of Fall Risk and Direct Oral Anticoagulant Treatment on Quality-Adjusted Life-Years in Older Adults with Atrial Fibrillation: A Markov Decision Analysis.Drugs & aging · 2021Article
- Investigating the Association between Outdoor Environment and Outdoor Activities for Seniors Living in Old Residential Communities.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Prevalence and Risk Factors of Falls Among the Elderly in Unaizah City, Saudi Arabia.Sultan Qaboos University medical journal · 2021Article
- Risk Factors Associated with Fall Awareness, Falls, and Quality of Life Among Ethnic Minority Older Adults in Upper Northern Thailand.Clinical interventions in aging · 2021Article
- Self-reported fall and associated factors among adult people with visual impairment in Gondar, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundFalls among older adults is a common precipitating factor for unintentional injuries and represent a major health problem associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and health care cost in low-and-middle-income countries. The burden of fall in this population is well established in high-income countries and scant attention is given to this precipitating factor in low-and-middle-income countries, including Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with fall among community-dwelling older adults in Ethiopia.
methodsA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among community-dwelling older adults of Gondar. Multi-stage random sampling technique was used across administrative areas. Six hundred and five households were selected proportionally using systematic random sampling technique. Physical measurement and face to face interview method were employed using a structured questionnaire for data collection. Data were analyzed descriptively and through uni- and multivariate logistic regression model.
resultsOne hundred and seventy (n = 170, 28.4%; 95% CI 24.7-32.1) community-dwelling older adults reported having experienced fall in the past 12 months. Sex (OR = 1.91, 95% CI: 1.24-2.95), low educational status (OR = 2.37, 95% CI: 1.19-4.74), uncomfortable home environment (OR = 2.02, 95% CI: 1.34, 3.04), having diagnosed medical condition (OR = 4.659, 95% CI: 1.20-18.02), and use of medication (OR = 5.57, 95% CI: 1.19-26.21) were significantly associated risk factors of self-reported fall in the past 12 months. Most outdoor falls are associated with females and participants aged below 66 years.
conclusionIn conclusion, more than 1/4th of the community-dwelling older adults experienced at least one episode of fall and about 60% of them reported recurrent falls. Identifying risk group and risk factors that could be modified so as to prevent falls in older adults deserves attention. Outdoor falls are usually attributable to modifiable environmental aspects and improvements in outdoor environment needed.
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