@article{ref1,
title="Prevalence of falls among community-dwelling elderly and its associated factors: a cross-sectional study in Perak, Malaysia",
journal="Malaysian family physician",
year="2016",
author="Yeong, U. Y. and Tan, S. Y. and Yap, J. F. and Choo, W. Y.",
volume="11",
number="1",
pages="7-14",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Fall is a major cause of injuries and can increase the risk of early mortality among elderly. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of falls among community-dwelling elderly in rural Malaysia and its associated factors. <br><br>METHODS: Data were obtained from a cross-sectional survey in five randomly selected districts in the state of Perak, Malaysia. A total of 250 households were randomly selected. A total of 811 individuals aged 60 years or more were recruited and interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Information about socio-demographic, history of falls in the past 1 year, medical history, drug history and physical activity level were enquired. <br><br>RESULTS: The prevalence of falls in the past 1 year among community-dwelling elderly was reported to be 4.07%. Indigenous elderly (Adjusted odd ratio, AOR = 6.06, 95% CI = 1.10-33.55, p = 0.039) and living alone (AOR = 2.60, 95% CI = 1.04-6.50, p = 0.042) were shown to be factors associated with falls. Physical activity level, number of co-morbidities and number of medications used were not associated with falls. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Elderly of indigenous ethnicity and living alone are the main factors associated with falls in this population. Indigenous people may be at higher risk, which warrant further investigation with a larger sample to improve the precision of estimates.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1985-207X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}