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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Treatment for menopausal symptoms and having health insurance were associated with a lower prevalence of falls among Brazilian women

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Author(s):
Baccaro, Luiz Francisco [1] ; Santos Machado, Vanessa de Souza [1] ; Costa-Paiva, Lucia [1] ; Sousa, Maria Helena [2] ; Osis, Maria Jose [2] ; Pinto-Neto, Aardo Mendes [1]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] State Univ Campinas UNICAMP, Dept Gynecol, BR-13083881 Campinas, SP - Brazil
[2] Ctr Res Reprod Hlth Campinas CEMICAMP, Campinas, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: MATURITAS; v. 75, n. 4, p. 367-372, AUG 2013.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

Objectives: Brazil has an aging population. This study aims to raise awareness of the prevalence and factors associated with falls among Brazilian women. Study design: Cross-sectional study with 622 women over 50 years of age was conducted between 05/10/11 and 10/31/11 in the city of Campinas/Sao Paulo/Brazil in the form of a population survey. Main outcome measures: The dependent variable was the occurrence of falls in the past 12 months. The independent variables were sociodemographic data, health-related habits and problems, self-perception of health and evaluation of functional capacity. Statistical analysis was carried out by Chi-square test and Poisson regression using the backward selection criteria. Results: The mean age of the women was 64.1 years. The prevalence of falls in the past 12 months was 24.6%. Having trouble keeping balance when walking: PR 1.87(95% CI 1.33-2.63, P<0.001); alcohol consumption: PR 1.69(95% CI 1.25-2.28, P<0.002); having been admitted to a hospital in the last 12 months: PR 1.46(95% CI 1.09-1.96,P=0.012); and having cataract: PR 1.40(95% CI 1.05-1.87,P=0.021) were associated with a higher prevalence of falls. Having health insurance: PR 0.67 (95% CI 0.50-0.89, P=0.007) and using some form of medication to treat menopausal symptoms: PR 0.42 (95% CI 0.19-0.92, P=0.031) were associated with a lower prevalence of falls. Conclusion: Having health insurance and using some form of medication to treat menopausal symptoms were associated with a lower prevalence of falls among Brazilian women. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 10/15867-1 - Health conditions in women over 50: a population-based study in the municipality of Campinas-SP
Grantee:Aarao Mendes Pinto Neto
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants