Fear of Falling: Perceptions of Older Adults without a History of Falling in the Daily Lives of the Covid-19 Pandemic

Objective To understand and discuss the perceptions about fear of falling (FOF) in older adults without a history of falls.Method A qualitative study with a convenience sample consisting of 51 older adults. Data collection was out through semi-structured interviews during the Covid-19 pandemic. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis.Results Three themes were grouped: FOF and its repercussions; Reactions to FOF in the daily life of the pandemic; and No fear, but aware of aging. The older adults reported a fear of dependence, difficulties and cautious behaviors in activities of daily living and mobility in the community.Conclusion Understanding FOF can contribute for your approach and building multidisciplinary and intersectoral strategies aimed at maintaining independence and strengthening the identity of older adults without a history of falls in the community.