Table 2.
Prevalence of fecal incontinence in percentages by age and length of stay in nursing home
| Variable (n) | Prevalence of fecal incontinence (%) | P-value a |
|---|---|---|
|
Age groups (975) |
- |
0.68 |
|
65-69 years (28) |
42.9 |
|
|
70-74 years (59) |
37.3 |
|
|
75-79 years (104) |
46.2 |
|
|
80-84 years (189) |
38.6 |
|
|
85-89 years (299) |
45.2 |
|
|
90-94 years (214) |
39.3 |
|
|
95-99 years (69) |
43.5 |
|
|
>100 years (13) |
53.8 |
|
|
Length of stay in NH (943) |
- |
<0.001 |
|
<1 year (354) |
28.5 |
|
|
1-2 years (198) |
42.4 |
|
|
2-3 years (125) |
46.4 |
|
|
3-4 years (95) |
55.8 |
|
|
4-5 years (56) |
69.6 |
|
| >5 years (115) | 55.7 |
aChi squared test.