Journal of East-West Nursing Research (동서간호학연구지)

East-west Nursing Research Institute, Kyung Hee University (경희대학교 동서간호학연구소)
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Factors Related to Fear of Falling by Age Group in Community-dwelling Mid to Late-adults

지역사회 중노년기 성인의 연령군별 낙상두려움 관련 요인

  • Lee, Eun Ju (Department of Nursing, Seoyeong University) ;
  • Lee, Eun Sook (College of Nursing, Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University)
  • 이은주 (서영대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 이은숙 (경상국립대학교 간호대학, 건강과학연구원)
  • Received : 2022.09.16
  • Accepted : 2022.10.16
  • Published : 2022.11.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the factors related to fear of falling (FOF) in different age groups from community-dwelling mid to late-adults. Methods: To identify the factors related to FOF, data of 162,684 adults over 45 years of age from 2019 Community Health Survey was analyzed using logistic regression with complex samples. Results: Factors related to FOF found in all age groups were sex, previous experience of falls, physical activity levels over moderate intensity, subjective health status, number of chronic diseases, stress, depression, and cognitive decline. In the 45-64 age group, the FOF was significantly higher in the groups of low education level and low monthly household income. In the 65-74 and over 75 age groups, the FOF was significantly higher in the groups of not living with spouse and walking not practiced. Conclusion: We suggests that understanding of risk factors and early detection of fall risk patients in each age group are necessary to establish and apply tailored fall prevention programs for prevention and management of the FOF in community-dwelling mid to late-adults.

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