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Older adults in China have a moderate perception of fall risk. Fear of falling, medication use, and living situation significantly impact this perception, highlighting the need for targeted fall prevention strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Fall risk perception is crucial for older adults' safety and independence.
  • Understanding factors influencing fall risk perception can inform effective prevention strategies.
  • The Theory of Planned Behavior provides a framework for examining attitudes and intentions related to fall prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess fall risk perception among community-dwelling older adults in China.
  • To identify factors associated with fall risk perception in this population.
  • To inform the development of evidence-based fall prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted with 267 community-dwelling older adults in Quzhou, Zhejiang Province.
  • Data were collected using a self-designed questionnaire and the Community Elderly Fall Risk Perception Scale.
  • Statistical analyses included univariate and multivariate linear regression.

Main Results:

  • The mean fall risk perception score was 62.12 (SD = 13.25), indicating a moderate level.
  • Factors significantly associated with fall risk perception included age, education, falls history, vision, medications, walking aids, perceived health, fear of falling, and living situation.
  • Independent predictors of fall risk perception were fear of falling, number of medications, walking aids, educational level, and living alone.

Conclusions:

  • Community-dwelling older adults in China exhibit moderate fall risk perception, suggesting potential gaps in understanding personal risk.
  • Fear of falling, medication management, mobility aid use, education, and social situation are key determinants of fall risk perception.
  • Healthcare professionals should help older adults accurately assess fall risks and develop personalized prevention plans.