Fear of falling and associated factors among older people living in Bahir Dar City, Amhara, Ethiopia- a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fear of falling (FOF) is the most common public health problem, which can lead to loss of confidence, reducing physical and social activities, depression, loss of mobility, increased risk of falls, physical weakness, and strong negative impact on an older people's quality of life. However, studies in developing country were lacking, particularly in the study area. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to fill this gap in the study area in particular and the country in general. The purpose of the current study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors with fear of falling among older people 60 years and older who were living in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia.

Methods

A community based cross sectional study design was conducted with a total sample size of

SUBMITTER: Birhanie G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8532299 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature