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| Receptivity to protective garments among the elderly | | Author(s) | Zachary Zimmer, Ann Myers |
| Journal title | Journal of Aging and Health, vol 9, no 3,, August 1997 |
| Pages | pp 355-372 |
| Keywords | Fractures ; Falls ; Clothing ; Attitude ; Canada. |
| Annotation | Hip fractures among older people resulting from falls are a growing concern as the proportion of older people increases and health care costs mount. A recent innovation is the development of an undergarment worn to protect against hip injuries. This study attempted to determine whether a community population of older people in Canada would be receptive to wearing such a garment and the characteristics of those who would and would not be receptive. It was assumed that receptivity can be predicted by variables that have been shown to relate to risks of falling. Predictor characteristics represent three domains: demographic/predisposition, health/mobility, and social support. A logistic regression procedure was employed to determine the probability and odds of receptivity among older people given a profile of specific characteristics. Results were interpreted with reference to past research on risks of falling. (AKM). |
| Accession Number | CPA-980407225 A |
| Classmark | CUF: OLF: YW7: DP: 7S |
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