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  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Exercise Science

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  • Falls are a significant health concern for older adults, leading to injury and reduced mobility.
  • Established fall prevention programs like the Otago Exercise Programme (OEP) and tai chi have demonstrated effectiveness.
  • The potential of yoga as a fall prevention strategy remains under-investigated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess older adults' perceptions and preferences for a yoga-based fall prevention program.
  • To compare these views with those of the OEP and tai chi.
  • To identify characteristics of individuals preferring the yoga program.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 235 community-dwelling adults aged 60+ who had no recent yoga experience.
  • Participants evaluated yoga, OEP, and tai chi programs for acceptability using the Attitudes to Falls-Related Interventions Scale (AFRIS).
  • Program preferences and associated demographic and attitudinal factors were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • All three programs (yoga, OEP, tai chi) were rated as equally acceptable by participants.
  • 35% of participants preferred the yoga program, similar to OEP (32%) and tai chi (33%).
  • Yoga preference was associated with being younger, healthier, less fearful of falling, and having a more positive exercise perception compared to OEP preference.

Conclusions:

  • Yoga is perceived as an appropriate and popular fall prevention intervention, comparable to existing validated programs.
  • Yoga warrants further investigation as a fall prevention strategy for older adults.
  • The findings suggest yoga may be particularly suitable for younger and healthier individuals aged 60 and above.