Factors associated with cane use among community dwelling older adults

被引:35
作者
Aminzadeh, F
Edwards, N
机构
[1] Ottawa Carleton Reg Geriatr Assessment Program, Ottawa, ON, Canada
[2] Univ Ottawa, Community Hlth Res Unit, Ottawa, ON, Canada
[3] Univ Ottawa, Sch Nursing, Ottawa, ON, Canada
关键词
aged; accidental falls; mobility aids; Theory of Planned Behavior;
D O I
10.1046/j.1525-1446.2000.00474.x
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), this study examined factors associated with cane use among community dwelling older adults. Data were collected in a cross-sectional survey of a convenience sample of 106 community residing older adults in Ottawa, Canada. Using a stepwise discriminant analysis, subjective norms, attitudes, and age surfaced as the key variables associated with cane use in this sample. The discriminant function accounted for 67% of the variance in cane use and correctly classified 91% of cases (Wilks's lambda = 0.33, chi (2) = 110.12, df = 3, p < 0.0001). The findings provide evidence for the utility of the TPB in its application to understanding cane use behaviors of older persons and have important implications for the design of theory-based fall prevention interventions to enhance the acceptance and effective use of mobility aids.
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页码:474 / 483
页数:10
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