Factors related to home accidents among the elderly in Thailand

Social sciences & humanities open Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.ssaho.2024.101265

Chavinthorn Maiyapakdee , Teeraphun Kaewdok , Nontiya Homkham , Katiya Ivanovitch , Saowanee Norkaew

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Home accidents are common among elderly people. This cross-sectional descriptive study aimed to investigate the risk factors for accidents among elderly people in Thailand. Interviews were conducted with 247 elderly people recruited using convenience sampling. A questionnaire was used to collect data on demographics and home accidents. Binary logistic regression was performed to identify the factors related to home accidents. Most participants were female, were aged 65–69 years, and lived in single-story houses with their families. More than half reported having had home accidents, mostly slips. Gender was significantly associated with accidents (p < 0.05), while other factors including age, body mass index, and toilet type showed no significant associations. This study suggests that the risk of accidents depends on individual susceptibility and environmental factors such as slippery or unstable floors. The results can inform the design of homes for the elderly based on anthropometric data to incorporate features such as stable handrails, appropriate home and kitchen equipment, and tools. Additionally, interventions and home safety guidelines aimed at preventing home accidents.

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泰国老年人家中意外的相关因素

家庭事故在老年人中很常见。本横断面描述性研究旨在调查泰国老年人发生事故的危险因素。采用方便抽样法对247名老年人进行访谈。调查问卷用于收集人口统计和家庭事故的数据。采用二元logistic回归分析来确定与家庭事故相关的因素。大多数参与者是女性，年龄在65-69岁之间，与家人住在单层房屋中。超过一半的人报告说发生过家庭事故，主要是滑倒。性别与事故显著相关(p <；0.05)，而年龄、体重指数、厕所类型等因素无显著相关性。这项研究表明，事故的风险取决于个人的易感性和环境因素，如滑或不稳定的地板。研究结果可以为基于人体测量数据的养老院设计提供信息，以结合稳定的扶手、合适的家居和厨房设备和工具等特征。此外，旨在预防家庭事故的干预措施和家庭安全准则。

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