Barriers to reporting fear of falling and participation in fall prevention strategies among older adults in Pakistan: a qualitative study
Older adults in Pakistan face barriers to reporting FoF and participating in FPS. Culturally sensitive interventions with practical support, personalized care, and community resources are crucial. Findings emphasize the need for strategies to address barriers and enhance FPS participation in resource-limited settings.
Authors
- Witaya Mathiyakom (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4801-7317)
- Anong Tantisuwat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3845-932X)
- Soyba Nazir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4561-1780)
- Muhammad Awais Tassawar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3220-1259)
Institutions
- California State University, Northridge (US)
- Chulalongkorn University (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Geriatrics
- Published
- 2025-11-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06555-8
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00