title: Factors associated with cane use among community dwelling older adults.
abstract: 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, lambda2 = 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.
authors: Ottawa-Carleton Regional Geriatric Assessment Program, Ontario, Canada. faminzadeh@qch.ochin.on.ca
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authors: Aminzadeh
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authors: Edwards
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000145:classification; D000368:Aged; D002170:Canada / Q000453:epidemiology; D002183:Canes / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008124:Locomotion; D009042:Motivation; D012931:Social Environment; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires