Table 2.
Characteristics of the Falls Among Fallers with and without HIV
| Total number of Falls (n=526) | Falls among Men with HIV (n=234) | Falls among Men without HIV (n=292) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall with injury | 54 (10.3%) | 22(9.4%) | 32(11%) | 0.56 |
| Fall with fracture | 20 (3.8%) | 11(4.7%) | 9(3.1%) | 0.34 |
| Winter | 160 (30.4%) | 71(30.3%) | 89(30.5%) | 0.97 |
| Fall during usual activities | 151 (28.7%) | 74(31.6%) | 77(26.4%) | 0.19 |
| Mentioned pet | 33 (6.3%) | 22(9.4%) | 11(3.8%) | 0.008 |
| Mentioned stairs/curb | 123 (23.4%) | 56(23.9%) | 67(22.9%) | 0.79 |
| Mentioned snow or ice | 77 (14.6%) | 40(17.1%) | 37(12.7%) | 0.15 |
| Attributed to lack of lighting | 60 (11.7%) | 29(12.8%) | 31(10.9%) | 0.51 |
| Attributed to a slippery surface | 141 (27.5%) | 64(28.2%) | 77(27%) | 0.77 |
| Attribute to an uneven surface | 174 (33.7%) | 79(34.5%) | 95(33.1%) | 0.74 |
| Attribute to an obstacle | 93 (18.1%) | 45(19.7%) | 48(16.8%) | 0.39 |
| Attributed to fatigue | 50 (9.8%) | 26(11.5%) | 24(8.4%) | 0.25 |
| Attributed to alcohol | 20 (3.9%) | 8(3.5%) | 12(4.2%) | 0.69 |
| Attributed to sleep medications | 97 (18.4%) | 47 (20.9%) | 50 (17.4%) | 0.31 |
| Attributed to illicit substance | 10 (2%) | 1(0.4%) | 9(3.2%) | 0.03 |
| Attributed to weakness | 91 (17.8%) | 44(19.4%) | 47(16.5%) | 0.40 |