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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2026

Associations Between Health Literacy, Environmental Factors, and Fall Prevention Behaviors Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Northern Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Boonsita Suwannakul, Arunrat Srithawong, Chonticha Kaewjoho, Thapakorn Ruanjai, Chatchada Sutalangka, Ploypailin Namkorn, Ekalak Sitthipornvorakul, Siripatra Atsawakaewmongkhon, Raksuda Taniguchi, Aunyachulee Ganogpichayagrai and 1 more

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Boonsita SuwannakulDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao 56000, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0003-4716-657X
Arunrat SrithawongDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao 56000, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-7647-5657
Chonticha KaewjohoDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao 56000, Thailand.ORCID 0009-0000-4485-7514
Thapakorn RuanjaiDepartment of Public health, School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand.ORCID 0009-0004-3923-459X
Chatchada SutalangkaDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Integrative Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-9811-262X
Ploypailin NamkornDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Integrative Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-4161-5832
Ekalak SitthipornvorakulDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Integrative Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-6760-5763
Siripatra AtsawakaewmongkhonDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Integrative Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0003-1707-2740
Raksuda TaniguchiDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Integrative Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand.ORCID 0009-0005-8498-6691
Aunyachulee GanogpichayagraiDepartment of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, School of Integrative Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-4720-9712
Wilawan ChaiutDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Integrative Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0003-2975-9312

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National Sciences, Research and Innovation Fund (NSRF) of Thailand 682A10006
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Abstract

Inadequate health literacy (HL) is a critical factor contributing to fall risk among older adults. However, evidence on how HL relates to home environment and fall prevention behaviors in Asian community settings remains limited. This study aimed to assess HL levels and examine their associations with sociodemographic characteristics, home environment, and fall prevention behaviors. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 177 community-dwelling older adults aged 60 to 79 years. Data were collected through structured questionnaires assessing sociodemographic characteristics, home environment, fall prevention behaviors, and HL using the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire (HLS-EU-Q47), which cover three subdomains: healthcare, disease prevention, and health promotion. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to examine the associations between sociodemographic factors, home environment, fall prevention behaviors, and HL. The HL score among older adults was 34.50 ± 7.50 (54.2% limited HL). A total HL score was positively associated with regular exercise (β = 2.73, 95% CI: 0.71, 4.74) and a sitting toilet (β = 6.38; 95% CI: 3.83, 8.92) and marginally associated with wearing properly fitting shoes (β = 2.54; 95% CI: 0.22, 4.86). Therefore, the health promotion aimed at improving HL in this population may benefit from concurrently promoting regular exercise, home safety modifications, and safe footwear practices.

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Accidental FallsHealth BehaviorHealth LiteracyHome EnvironmentAgedAging in PlaceCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIndependent LivingMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesThailandaccidental fallsagedhealth behaviorhealth informationhome environment

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