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      Fear of falling and depressive symptoms in Chinese elderly living in nursing homes: fall efficacy and activity level as mediator or moderator?

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      Aging & mental health
      Informa UK Limited

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          Depression is a common problem for many Hong Kong Chinese elderly, especially those living in nursing homes. This study examines the relationship between fear of falling and depressive symptoms as well as the role of participation in physical activity and fall efficacy in the linkage between the fear of falling and depression. A sample of 100 residents living in nursing homes were interviewed. Using multiple regression models, we found that elderly persons who had greater fear of falling tended to report depressive symptoms more frequently after controlling socio-demographic and physical health status variables. In addition, activity involvement and fall efficacy acted as mediators and moderators in the link between the fear of falling and depression. Policy makers and aged care professional practitioners should find these findings valuable in promoting activity to aid in the prevention of depression amongst the elderly population.

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          Journal
          Aging Ment Health
          Aging & mental health
          Informa UK Limited
          1360-7863
          1360-7863
          May 2005
          : 9
          : 3
          Affiliations
          [1 ] Sau Po Centre on Ageing, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. klchou@hku.hk
          Article
          H160267761W23700
          10.1080/13607860500114035
          16019279
          ca0fb22b-d928-430f-b571-3c75af7f9a72
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