Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between mental health and experience of falling in some local elderly people using the 2013 community health survey data
Methods: A total of 13,384 out of 32,212 adults aged 19 ...
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between mental health and experience of falling in some local elderly people using the 2013 community health survey data
Methods: A total of 13,384 out of 32,212 adults aged 19 and over, excluding those under 65 years of age, were selected for the final study. Mental health, and experience of falls. The data were analyzed using frequency analysis, χ2 test, and bivariate logistic regression analysis.
Results: As a result of this study, 21.5% experienced falls. 30.7% of households including kitchens, 32.5% of households including stairs, and 24.2% of agricultural facilities. 40.2% experienced depression, and 35.2% experienced suicidal thoughts. The factors influencing the fall experience were the depressive mood, experience of suicidal ideation, basic monthly income, monthly household income, economic activity, lack of necessary medical services, subjective health status, and number of chronic diseases. The odds ratio for experiencing depression was 1.51 (95% CI: 1.19-1.91), and the odds ratio for experiencing suicide was 1.34 (95% CI: 1.09-1.65).
Conclusion: The results of this study were as follows. First, in order to prevent falls in the elderly, mental health should be considered in relation to depression and suicide as well as physical approach. Education, management and treatment should reduce the risk of injury from falls.
keyword: elderly, falls, falls experience, relationship, rural, psychiatry health