@article{ref1,
title="Polyvictimization and recurrent falling in older Ecuadorian adults: the mediation role of depressive symptoms",
journal="Journal of aging and health",
year="2020",
author="Reyes-Ortiz, Carlos A. and Pérez-Zepeda, Mario Ulises and Ocampo-Chaparro, José M. and Campo-Arias, Adalberto and Borda, Miguel G. and Holmes, Holly M. and Luque, John S.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To assess depressive symptoms as a mediator in the association between polyvictimization and recurrent falling. <br><br>METHODS: Using data from the Salud, Bienestar y Envejecimiento (Health, Well-being, and Aging) Ecuador Study, we analyzed community-dwelling adults 60 years and older (n = 5227). Recurrent falling was determined as ≥2 falls during the prior 12 months. Polyvictimization was determined as a history of ≥2 types of abuse. The mediator was depressive symptoms. Mediation analyses were based on the VanderWeele method. <br><br>RESULTS: Polyvictimization was significantly associated with higher odds of recurrent falling, and odds ratio (OR) = 1.45 (95% confidence intervals [CI] 1.20-1.76). Higher depressive symptoms increase the odds for recurrent falling (OR = 1.09 and 95% CI 1.07-1.11). Moreover, depressive symptoms were a significant mediator between polyvictimization and recurrent falling. The mediating effect was 28.4%. <br><br>DISCUSSION: Polyvictimization was associated with higher odds of recurrent falling, and this association was mediated by depressive symptoms.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0898-2643",
doi="10.1177/0898264320952916",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0898264320952916"
}