Title of article :
The prevalence of home injuries among elderly people in Samsun, Turkey, and the influencing factors
Author/Authors :
DOGAN, Hülya Ondokuz Mayis University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Public Health, TURKEY , CANBAZ, Sevgi Ondokuz Mayis University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Public Health, TURKE , TANDER, Berna Ondokuz Mayis University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, TURKEY , PEKSEN, Yildiz Ondokuz Mayis University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Public Health, TURKEY , CANTÜRK, Ferhan Ondokuz Mayis University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, TURKEY , ÖZAL ORUÇ, Nimet Tekkeköy Public Health Center, TURKEY
Abstract :
Aim: Home injuries are a serious public health problem for the elderly. Our aim was to investigate the prevalence of home injuries among elderly people in Samsun, Turkey, and the influencing factors.Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between 1 January and 28 February 2007. A questionnaire, the Home-Screen Scale (HSS), and the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) were administered to the elderly subjects. Results: Of all participants, 20.6% had experienced some kind of home injury. Seven participants living alone and 14 living with their families had suffered home injuries, suggesting a statistically significant difference between these 2groups (P 0.05). Eleven (14.7%) subjects living in secure housing and 10 (37.0%) living in unsecure housing had suffered home injuries, the difference again being statistically significant (P 0.05).Conclusion: Home injuries are more common among people living alone and in unsecure housing according to the HSS.
Keywords :
Elderly , home injury , falls , home , screen scale , geriatric depression scale
Journal title :
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences (TJMS)
Journal title :
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences (TJMS)
