ArticleBMC geriatrics2025
The prevalence and determinants of home accidents among older men and women in Türkiye.
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- Age and Gender Differences in Home Injury Prevention Awareness and Behaviors Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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backgroundThe population is aging, and cases of geriatric trauma are becoming increasingly common. Home accidents represent a significant public health problem for older individuals. It is imperative that we recognize the special considerations that must be taken into account to provide appropriate care. The present study aims to identify the factors associated with home accidents among individuals aged 60 and over in Türkiye.
methodsThe study involved a descriptive and causal-comparative quantitative research design. Microdata obtained from the Türkiye Health Survey conducted by the Turkish Statistical Institute in 2019 and 2022 were used, with a sample size of 8,225 older adults. A stratified two-step cluster sampling method was employed. The study's dependent variable was the occurrence of home accidents, measured by means of the question "Have you experienced a home accident resulting in injury in the last 12 months? (Yes, No)." The independent variables were those available in the Türkiye Health Survey. Frequencies and percentages were obtained considering the home accident occurrence and years among the older participants. Binary logistic regression (enter) analyses were then applied to identify the risk factors affecting home accidents in older individuals.
resultsThe probability of home accidents in 2019 and 2022 was 50.2% and 50.4% higher, respectively, in women compared to men. The probability of home accidents among older individuals who were illiterate or had not completed any schooling was 67.4% lower than those educated to elementary school level or higher in 2019. Home accidents were 42% less likely among married older individuals, and 24.4% less probable among employed individuals, in 2022. The probability of home accidents among older individuals with arthrosis was 65.7% lower in 2019 compared to those without arthrosis.
conclusionIndividuals of advanced age are susceptible to accidents in their domestic environments. A wide spectrum of factors contributes to the occurrence of such accidents. The prevention of home accidents requires an awareness of the risk factors involved, an enhancement of programs designed to facilitate healthy aging, and an increased emphasis on preventive measures. Some lifestyle modifications (exercise, nutritional therapy, home design, and the use of assistive devices) can be employed to minimise the risk factors for falls in older individuals, and the medications they use for morbid conditions should be reviewed. Improving the self-care skills of the geriatric population, educating and supporting the older adult and their carers will reduce the number of traumatic injuries requiring hospitalisation.
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