作者
Sungmin Lee, Chanam Lee, Marcia G Ory, Jaewoong Won, Samuel D Towne Jr, Suojin Wang, Samuel N Forjuoh
发表日期
2018/11/3
期刊
The Gerontologist
卷号
58
期号
6
页码范围
1065-1074
出版商
Oxford University Press
简介
Background and Objectives
Fear of falling is a substantial barrier to walking and has been associated with increased fall risks. This study examines neighborhood environmental risk factors related to fear of outdoor falling in middle-aged and older adults.
Research Design and Methods
A total of 394 participants aged 50 years or older living independently in the community were recruited between 2013 and 2014 from an integrated health care network serving Central Texas. Fear of outdoor falling and perceived neighborhood environmental variables were assessed using self-reported questionnaires. Logistic regression identified perceived neighborhood environmental variables associated with fear of outdoor falling.
Results
Sixty-nine (17.9%) of 385 participants reported having a fear of outdoor falling. Compared to those who did not report a fear of …
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