Introduction: Falls and fear of falling are considered as the major factors affecting the elderlys disabilities, so that most of these individuals often find their homes as a safe environment. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between home safety and prevalence of falls and fear of falling among older adults. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 450 elderly people who lived in Bojnrud, Northeast of Iran, from December 2016 to July 2017 using cluster sampling method. A demographic characteristics questionnaire, Fall Efficiency Scale-International (FES-I)questionnaire, and Home Safety Checklist were employed as research instruments. Results: Out of the study population, 157 individuals (35.7%) had a history of falls in the past one year. The mean score for fear of falling in the elderly people examined was 29.14±11.07 and the same value for home safety status was equal to 11.31±4.17. The mean score for fear of falling was significantly correlated with history of falls in older adults (p
Key words: safety, accidental falls, fear of falling, elderly, aged.
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