TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Analysis on the characteristics and factors associated with avoidance of activity induced by fear of falling in the community-dwelling elderly
JO  - Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi
A1  - Wang, Hao
A1  - Zhao, Ming
A1  - Duan, Leilei
A1  - Xu, Jian
A1  - He, Yong
A1  - Luo, Yangnu
A1  - Sun, Jun
A1  - Hu, Ruying
A1  - Fang, Le
A1  - Er, Yuliang
A1  - Yu, Min
SP  - 794
EP  - 798
VL  - 36
IS  - 8
N2  - OBJECTIVE: To investigate the epidemiologic characteristics and factors associated with the avoidance of activity, that induced by fear of falling in the community-dwelling elderly so as to provide evidence for preventing elderly from falling and to increase the quality of life. <br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 1 972 elderly in Zhejiang. Data were collected through face-to-face interview. Both Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to explore the related factors on the avoidance of activity induced by fear of falling. <br><br>RESULTS: Of the 1 972 elderly, 43.15% (95% CI: 40.97%-45.34%) appeared avoidance of activity induced by fear of falling. There were no significant difference between males (41.79%, 95% CI: 38.61%-44.98%) and females (44.36%, 95% CI: 41.34%-47.38%), with χ(2) = 1.32, P > 0.05. The corresponding figures of the 60-69 years group, 70-79 years group and the ≥ 80 years group were 37.07%, 44.87% and 59.04%, respectively (Trend χ(2) = 48.93, P < 0.01). Of those elderly who ever fell in the past 12 months, 51.94% (95% CI: 46.34%-57.53%) of them were afraid of falling which would lead to avoid of engaging in physical activities. Of the elderly who had no histories of falling in the past 12 months, 41.52% (95% CI: 39.14%-43.89%) feared of falling and avoided engaging in related activities (χ(2) = 11.56, P < 0.01). <br><br>RESULTS from the Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the related factors would include general/poor perceived health status (OR = 1.53-1.69), impaired vision (OR = 1.95-2.98), impaired hearing (OR = 1.77), use of assistive devices (OR = 2.71), osteoporosis (OR = 3.35), dizziness (OR = 3.05), age ≥ 80 years old (OR = 1.56) and the level of received education. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Avoidance of physical activity induced by fear of falling among community-dwelling elderly was commonly seen. Health education and intervention measures should be strengthened to the elderly, so as to encourage them to engaging in physical activities and to improve their quality of life.<p />  <p>Language: zh</p>
LA  - zh
SN  - 0254-6450
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -