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Table 3 Factors predicting physical activity in elderly who experienced fall during past 12 months

From: Physical activity in Iranian older adults who experienced fall during the past 12 months

Determinants

Mean (SD)

Un standardized coefficients

Standardized coefficient

t

P

β

SE

β

Age

65.89 (6.1)

−0.11

0.27

−0.02

-.0.415

0.679

Living arrangement (living with someone vs. living alone)

NA

0.894

4.76

0.005

0.188

0.851

Perceived benefits*

20.6 (8.6)

5.59

0.32

1.03

17.33

<0.001

Perceived barriers**

17.2 (5.0)

−0.462

.28

−0.05

−1.62

0.105

Self reported health***

3.4 (1.43)

3.54

2.10

0.11

1.68

0.094

ADL****

12.1 (3.4)

0.104

0.49

0.01

0.210

0.834

Number of falls

1.9 (1.1)

−2.22

2.01

−0.05

−1.10

0.271

  1. *Score ranged from 10 to 50 with higher scores indicating more perceived benefits.
  2. **Score ranged from 5 to 30 with higher scores indicating more perceived barriers.
  3. ***Score ranged from 1 to 5 with higher scores indicating a better self reported health.
  4. ****Score ranged from 12 to 36 with higher scores indicating better conditions.