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http://dx.doi.org/10.22156/CS4SMB.2021.11.11.001

Effects of physical & mental health and health behaviors on falls in middle-aged women  

Lee, Kyem-Ju (Department of Nursing, Gangneung Yeongdong University)
Song, Ji-Young (Division College of Nursing, Korea University)
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Journal of Convergence for Information Technology / v.11, no.11, 2021 , pp. 1-9 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aimed to find out the factors influencing the fall of middle-aged women aged 40 to 64 and to use it as basic data for the development of a fall prevention program. The study was based on raw data from the 2019 Korea Community Health Survey. To establish the impact of fall experience of middle-aged women, descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and multiple logistic regression were used. Of the 43,917 people surveyed, 11.9% of middle-aged women said that they had experienced a fall. Falls were more common among women with increasing age or without a spouse. Those who experienced a lot of depression and perceived stress and were diagnosed with diabetes also had a higher fall experience. In the case of drinking, women who drank more than non-drinkers were more likely to fall. The results of this study can lead to a better understanding middle-aged women who have experienced falls, and they can be used as basic data for the development of related health programs.
Keywords
Fall; Middle-aged; Women's Health; Mental Health; Health Behavior;
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