Factors associate with the accidental of elderly in Na-Fai Sub-district, Muang district, Chaiyaphum

Abstract

            This study investigates factors relating to elder accidents classified by age groups in Na-Fai Sub-district, Muang District, Chaiyaphum province. Data were collected by using the interview form and environmental and accommodation survey forms, which surveyed both inside and outside the house from May to July 2021. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics. The Chi-square test and the Fisher's exact test were applied to analyze the single factor correlation with reliability range, Sig at 0.05. In addition, multiple logistic regressions were tested for the multi-factor correlations. Consequently, the correlations were presented by odds ratio, and the confidence interval was 95%. The results showed the prevalence of accidents in the past 1 year was 51.79%. Most of them were the group of elders above 80 years old, 59.38%. Meanwhile, 68.32% of the elders slipped and fell. In addition, findings pointed out that ages, an agriculturist, a night urinating, eyes visions, Near–miss accidents, stairs, toilet styles, and improper footwear were significantly correlated with accidents in the elders (p-value < 0.05). According to the findings, the group of elders above 80 years old is 9.35 times riskier than those in the 60-69 age group (95%CI = 2.50 – 34.92). Furthermore, a toilet squatter caused 5.03 times more accidents than a toilet bowl (95%CI = 2.22 – 11.38). Similarly, wearing improper shoes could bring 4.80 times more accidents than wearing proper shoes (95%CI = 1.34 – 17.19). Suggestions for elders and caregivers: firstly, the environment should be adjusted for the safety of elders.