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The Effect Of Perceived Level Of Social Support On The Fear Of Falling, Kali A. Todd
The Effect Of Perceived Level Of Social Support On The Fear Of Falling, Kali A. Todd
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Background: Perhaps the most prevalent cause of anxiety among the elderly is the fear of falling (FOF), considering that a fall can lead to serious complications and the decline of health. Kumar et al. found that subjects with a FOF usually have less social support. Therefore, increased social support could possibly decrease the FOF, thus decreasing the likelihood of a fall overall. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between the amount of perceived social support one receives and the FOF among people ages 60 and up. Methods: In order to measure FOF and social support among …