Table 2 Respondent’s knowledge level on fall (n = 310)
Statements | Pre-intervention (n = 310) | Post-intervention (n = 310) | p-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes n (%) | No n (%) | Yes n (%) | No n (%) | ||
According to your knowledge, which of the following are risk factors for falls among people in your age? | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Biological factors such as age, gender, visual impairment, chronic diseases | 241 (77.74) | 69 (22.26) | 296 (95.48) | 14 (4.52) | 0.00* |
Unsafe environment | 237 (76.45) | 73 (23.55) | 303 (97.74) | 7 (2.26) | 0.00* |
Behavioural factors such as lack of physical activity, alcoholism | 144 (46.45) | 166 (53.55) | 241 (77.74) | 69 (22.26) | 0.00* |
Socioeconomic factors (low income, difficulties to accessing health facilities) | 74 (23.87) | 236 (76.13) | 134 (43.23) | 176 (56.77) | 0.00* |
Medication/Medicines | 82 (26.45) | 228 (73.55) | 216 (69.68) | 94 (30.32) | 0.00* |
None of the above | 38 (12.26) | 0 (0) | 1 (0.32) | 0 (0) | 0.00* |
Medical conditions that may lead to a person falling include, | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Parkinson’s disease | 10 (3.23) | 300 (96.77) | 37 (11.94) | 273 (88.06) | 0.00* |
Hypertension | 236 (76.13) | 74 (23.87) | 263 (84.84) | 47 (15.16) | 0.00* |
Diabetes | 81 (26.13) | 229 (73.87) | 116 (37.42) | 194 (62.58) | 0.00* |
Bone disorders | 63 (20.32) | 247 (79.68) | 100 (32.26) | 210 (67.74) | 0.00* |
None of the above | 55 (17.74) | 0 (0) | 25 (8.06) | 0 (0) | 0.00* |
A fall may result in, | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Reduced mobility | 280 (90.32) | 30 (9.68) | 293 (96.52) | 17 (5.48) | 0.00* |
Restriction of activities | 281 (90.65) | 29 (9.35) | 288 (92.90) | 22 (7.10) | 0.01* |
Social isolation | 139 (44.84) | 171 (55.16) | 138 (44.52) | 172 (55.48) | 0.32 |
None of the above | 24 (7.74) | 0 (0) | 13 (4.19) | 0 (0) | Â |