Citation

Andrés Pretel F, Navarro Bravo B, Párraga Martínez I, de la Torre García MA, Del Campo-Del Campo JM, López-Torres Hidalgo JD. Rev. Esp. Salud Publica 2010; 84(4): 433-441.

Vernacular Title

Adherencia a las recomendaciones para evitar caidas en personas mayores de 64

Affiliation

Unidad de Investigación de la Gerencia de Atención Primaria de Albacete (SESCAM). fandresp@sescam.jccm.es

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Ministerio De Sanidad Y Consumo)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

21141270

Abstract

50.8% were unaware that there are physical exercises recommended to prevent falls and 22.0% that taking care of your feet can contribute to this end. The recommendations with greater adherence are those related to the bathroom, where 62.2% used the shower for personal hygiene and 83.5% use non-slip floor mat in the shower or bathtub. Variables associated with increased compliance are: presence of 3 or more health problems (OR: 1.6), age over 80 years (OR: 1.4), higher level of schooling (OR: 1.5) and unmarried individuals, widowed or divorced (OR: 1.4).

Language: es