Prevalence and Risk Factors for Fall among Rural Elderly: A County-Based Cross-Sectional Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of the study was to provide evidence for the prevention and reduction of falls in the elderly living in rural areas by analyzing epidemiological data of falls among the rural older people (>65 years old) and identifying the risk and protective factors.

Methods

This study analyzed the sociodemographic characteristics, living environment, lifestyle, chronic disease condition, mental health, activities of daily living (ADL), and detailed information of falls of 3752 rural elderly. Rank tests, chi-square tests, and binary logistic regression were used for data analysis.

Results

The prevalence of falls was 30.0%, and the 75-84-years age group had the highest fall rate (18.8%). According to the binary logistic regression analysis, six variables, including rougha

SUBMITTER: Zhang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9252676 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature