Juanita, Dara Febriana, Rahmawati, Daffa Yusril Alfarizi Marzoeki
OBJECTIVE: To explore anxiety levels among older adults in Banda Aceh with a history of falls. METHODOLOGY: This cross-sectional study from August to September 2024 involved 100 older adults in Banda Aceh with a history of falls. Accidental sampling was used. The Geriatric Anxiety Scale (GAS) assessed anxiety levels, while the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and cognitive function were evaluated. Descriptive statistics summarized sociodemographic characteristics, health behaviors, fall history, medical history, fall risk, and anxiety levels. RESULTS: The results showed that 47% of respondents said they had minimal experienced anxiety, 40% of respondents experienced mild anxiety, 7% of respondents had moderate levels of anxiety, and 6% of respondents experienced severe anxiety. CONCLUSION: The study indicates varying levels of anxiety among older adults after falls, highlighting the significant contribution of falls to anxiety. Healthcare providers should implement anxiety screenings for older adults with a history of falls, as early intervention can enhance their quality of life. 2025 © This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution – Non-Commercial 4.0 International License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution & reproduction in any medium provided that the original work is cited properly.
Department of Gerontology Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia; Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
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