Potential Profile Analysis and Influencing Factors of Falls Risk Perception Among Elder Adults in Community
Objective To explore the potential profile of falls risk perception(FRP)and its influencing factors among elder adults in community.Methods From February to August 2023,423 elder residents from 3 communities in Hefei City were selected by convenience sampling method.General data questionnaire,falls risk perception Scale(FRPS),attitude to aging questionnaire(AAQ),mini mental state examination(MMSE),modified falls efficacy scale(MFES),short physical performance battery(SPPB)and hospital anxiety and depression scale(HADS)were used to conduct a survey.Potential profile analysis and multiple Logistic regression analysis were used to determine different profiles and their influencing factors.Results The FRP of the elderly in the community was divided into 3 potential profile categories:low falls risk perception type,moderate falls risk perception type and high falls risk perception type.The influencing factors included exercise hobby,health self-assessment,physical activity function,aging attitude,anxiety and depression,and fall efficacy(all P＜0.05).Conclusions There is heterogeneity in the falls risk perception among older adults in community.Healthcare professionals should develop targeted intervention measures based on the classification features of different profiles of falls risk perception among older adults in community,aiming to reduce falls risk.
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