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Circunstâncias e consequências das quedas em idosos de Florianópolis. Epi Floripa Idoso 2009* / Circumstances and consequences of falls among the older adults in Florianopolis. Epi Floripa Aging 2009*
Antes, Danielle Ledur; d'Orsi, Eleonora; Benedetti, Tania R. Bertoldo.
  • Antes, Danielle Ledur; s.af
  • d'Orsi, Eleonora; s.af
  • Benedetti, Tania R. Bertoldo; s.af
Rev. bras. epidemiol ; 16(2): 469-481, jun. 2013. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-687392
RESUMO
Objetivou-se investigar as circunstâncias e consequências das quedas e os fatores associados a limitações para realizar atividades após a queda. Este estudo é parte de um inquérito transversal, de base populacional e domiciliar, realizado em 2009/2010, do qual participaram 1.705 idosos (60 anos ou mais) residentes em Florianópolis, SC. Verificou-se a ocorrência de queda nos 12 meses anteriores ao estudo e, a partir da resposta afirmativa, investigaram-se as circunstâncias e consequências das quedas por meio de um questionário estruturado. Foram utilizadas a análise descritiva e a regressão logística binária, com nível de significância de 5%. Observou-se prevalência de 19% de quedas (14,3% para homens e 21,5% para as mulheres). A maioria dos idosos caiu enquanto caminhava, 43,2% dentro do domicílio. A principal circunstância da queda foi tropeço devido a irregularidades no chão. Em 71% dos idosos as quedas ocasionaram lesão e 14,8% mencionaram limitações para atividades após a queda. Verificou-se associação significante entre a limitação para realizar atividades após a queda e a ocorrência de fratura. Prevenir as quedas deve ser uma preocupação de saúde pública, visto que mudanças relativamente fáceis podem reduzir o risco de quedas.
ABSTRACT
The objective was to investigate the cir­cumstances and consequences of falling and risk factors associated with limitations in performing activities after falling. The study is part of the cross-sectional population based survey, conducted in 2009/2010, which involved 1,705 older adults (60 years and older) living in Florianopolis, SC. From the affirmative answer to the question of whether any falls occurred in the 12 months preceding the study, we investigated the circumstances and consequences of falls through a structured questionnaire. Descriptive analysis and binary logistic regression were used, with significance level of 5%. The prevalence of fall was 19% (14.3% for men and 21.5% for women). Most older adults fell while walking, 43.2% inside their homes. The main cause of falling was stumbling due to irregularities on the ground. 71% of those who fell reported injury, and 14.8% reported limitations in performing activities after the fall. There was a significant association between limitations in performing activities after the occurrence of falls and fractures. Preventing falls should be a public health concern, given that relatively easy changes can reduce the risk of falls.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Accidental Falls / Activities of Daily Living Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: Portuguese Journal: Rev. bras. epidemiol Journal subject: Epidemiology / Public Health Year: 2013 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Accidental Falls / Activities of Daily Living Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prevalence study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: Portuguese Journal: Rev. bras. epidemiol Journal subject: Epidemiology / Public Health Year: 2013 Type: Article