Nguy cơ ngã ở người cao tuổi trên địa bàn quận Hải Châu, thành phố Đà Nẵng và một số yếu tố liên quan năm 2023

Objective: This study aims to assess the risk of falls in the elderly in Hai Chau district, Da Nang city and some related factors in 2023. Method: A quantitative cross-sectional descriptive study surveyed 329 older adults using the Fall risk 21-item. Results: The average age of study participants was 70,2±7,9 years, and 16,1% had a high risk of falling. Memory loss was the most common risk of falling 75,1%. Some factors associated with fall risk included age, gender, footwear, frequency of participation and type of social activities; housing environment: and use of anti-slip mats. Conclusion: This shows that the risk of falls in the elderly in Vietnam also deserves attention. Falls in the elderly are not only due to internal causes from the elderly themselves but also due to the impact of the external environment. It is necessary to assess the risk of falls among the elderly in the community early to develop appropriate measures for fall prevention.329 older adults using the Fall risk 21-item.