Variables | Self-reported falls | |
---|---|---|
Yes (n = 88) | No (n = 240) | |
Sex | ||
 Male | 46 (52.3) | 143 (59.6) |
 Female | 42 (47.7) | 97 (40.4) |
Residence | ||
 Urban | 45 (51.1%) | 90 (37.5) |
 Rural | 43 (48.9%) | 150 (63.5) |
Age in years | ||
 18–44 | 16 (18.2) | 62 (30.2) |
 45–64 | 34 (38.6) | 110 (45.8) |
  > 64 | 38 (43.2) | 68 (28.3) |
BMI in kg/m2 | ||
 Underweight (< 18.5) | 27 (30.7) | 52 (21.7) |
 Normal (18.5–24.9) | 55 (62.5) | 176 (73.3) |
 Overweight (25–29.9) | 6 (6.8) | 7 (2.9) |
Marital status | ||
 Single not married | 4 (4.5) | 8 (3.3) |
 Married | 60 (68.2) | 201 (83.7) |
 Divorced | 8 (9.1) | 23 (9.7) |
 Widowed | 16 (18.2) | 8 (3.3) |
Fear of fall | ||
 Not concerned | 8 (9.1) | 115 (47.9) |
 Somewhat concerned | 26 (29.5) | 81 (33.7) |
 Very concerned | 54 (61.4) | 47 (19.4) |
Severity of impairment | ||
 Mild visual impairment | 18 (20.4) | 115 (47.9) |
 Moderate visual impairment | 39 (43.3) | 93 (38.7) |
 Severe visual impairment | 31 (35.3) | 32 (13.3) |
Eye involved | ||
 One eye | 06 (6.9) | 70 (29.2) |
 Both eyes | 82 (93.1) | 170 (70.8) |
Cause of Visual impairment | ||
 Cataract | 21 (23.9) | 13 (6.7) |
 Glaucoma | 37 (42.0) | 116 (59.8) |
 ARM | 8 (9.1) | 17 (8.8) |
 Diabetic retinopathy | 10 (11.4) | 3 (1.5) |
 URE | 8 (9.1) | 5 (2.6) |
 Others eye disease | 4 (4.5) | 40 (20.6) |
Level of mobility | ||
 Independent without mobility aid | 56 (63.6) | 209 (87.1) |
 Independent with mobility aid | 32 (36.4) | 31 (12.9) |