Table 3

Context of the most recent non-fatal fall-related injury based on the place of fall among adults aged ≥30 years

VariablePlace of fallp Value
Home (%)Road (%)Farm (%)Other* (%)
N=70N=20N=21N=9
Activity at the time of fall*<0.001
 Standing/sitting13 (18.6)1 (5)1 (4.8)0
 Walking37 (52.9)18 (90)15 (71.4)6 (66.7)
 Running2 (2.9)02 (9.5)0
 Climbing up/down18 (25.7)1 (5)03 (33.3)
 Others003 (14.3)0
Type of fall0.057
 Same level46 (65.7)17 (85)18 (85.7)5 (55.6)
 From steps18 (25.7)1 (5)01 (11.1)
 From one level to another (other than steps)6 (8.5)2 (10)3 (14.3)3 (33.3)
Cause of fall0.004
 Tripped over an object7 (10)7 (35)2 (9.5)1 (11.1)
 Slipped31 (44.3)1 (5)11 (52.4)5 (55.6)
 Lost balance19 (27.1)5 (25)4 (19)1 (11.1)
 Fainted or collapsed13 (18.6)7 (35)2 (9.5)1 (11.1)
 Others002 (9.5)1 (11.1)
Floor0.222
 Slippery due to water18 (25.7)3 (15)11 (52.4)3 (33.3)
 Slippery due to soapy water1 (1.4)000
 Slippery due to other material3 (4.3)001 (11.1)
 Not slippery48 (68.6)17 (85)10 (47.6)5 (55.6)
Carrying object/load at the time of fall0.389
 No49 (70)14 (70)12 (57.1)4 (44.4)
 Object with water6 (8.6)3 (15)1 (4.8)1 (11.1)
 Other object/load15 (21.4)3 (15)8 (38.1)4 (44.4)
  • * Includes place of work other than farm.

  • χ2 test for significance.