RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HEALTH LITERACY AND FEAR OF FALLING IN COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS

福尔斯是全球一个重大的公共卫生问题。研究表明，减少对跌倒的恐惧可以降低一个人跌倒的风险，防止未来的福尔斯。为了防止福尔斯，需要了解和参与重视健康促进的老年人。健康素养可以是使老年人保持活跃和安全的关键。因此，本研究旨在了解健康素养对预防跌倒的影响，以及健康素养与老年人跌倒恐惧之间的关系。

Falls are a major public health issue globally. Research has shown that reducing fear of falling can decrease one’s fall risk and prevent future falls. To prevent falls, and informed and engaged older adult that values health promotion is needed. Health literacy can be the key to enable older adults to stay active and safe. Therefore, this study aims to understand the impact of health literacy on fall prevention and the relationship between health literacy and fear of falling in older adults.