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ArticleAging & mental health2025

Falls as a mental health risk among Korean-American residents in subsidized senior housing: mediating effect of fall-related self-efficacy.

Yuri Jang, Min-Kyoung Rhee, Juyoung Park, Jung Eun Ko, Nan Sook Park, Benjamin F Henwood, Stacey L Schepens Niemiec, Soondool Chung

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Yuri JangSuzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California, USA.ORCID 0009-0007-2799-9327
Min-Kyoung RheeLeonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-9939-4614
Juyoung ParkSuzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-3670-2429
Jung Eun KoDepartment of Counseling, Kyung Hee Cyber University, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-5228-3071
Nan Sook ParkSchool of Social Work, University of South Florida, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-1751-182X
Benjamin F HenwoodSuzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-8346-3569
Stacey L Schepens NiemiecMrs. T. H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-3766-7015
Soondool ChungDepartment of Social Welfare, Ewha Womans University, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-5099-1880

Funding

Oral Health Education and Navigation Program for Older Immigrants with Limited English ProficiencyR21DE029579 · NIDCR · UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · PI JANG, YURI · 2021 to 2022
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NIDCR NIH HHS R21 DE029579
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThe study examined the mediating role of fall-related self-efficacy in the association between falls and mental health among older Korean Americans living in subsidized senior housing in the greater Los Angeles area. We focused on serious fall incidents (i.e. multiple falls or any fall with a fracture) and used symptoms of depression and anxiety as indicators of mental health.

methodSurvey data from 315 participants (

resultsThe mediating effect of fall-related self-efficacy was found to be significant in both models for depressive symptoms (B [SE] = 0.15 [0.07], bias-corrected 95% CI = [0.03, 0.31]) and anxiety symptoms (B [SE] = 0.11 [0.05], bias-corrected 95% CI = [0.02, 0.23]).

conclusionThe mental health impact of serious fall incidents was shaped by older individuals' perceived concerns about falls and confidence in performance. The findings highlight the importance of addressing fall-related psychological responses in preventing falls and promoting mental health among senior housing residents.

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Accidental FallsAnxietyAsianDepressionMental HealthSelf EfficacyAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansLos AngelesMalePublic HousingRepublic of Koreafall-related self-efficacyFallsmental healtholder immigrantssenior housing

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PMID39318259
PMCPMC11864898

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