Foot and ankle characteristics associated with fear of falling and mobility in community-dwelling older people: a cross-sectional study

Table 4 Fear of falling and mobility test scores according to dichotomous variables

Domain	Variable		FESI Mean (SD)	P-value	TUGT Mean (SD)	P-value
Deformity	Hallux valgus	Yes (n = 109)	12.23 (3.28)	0.11	25.68 (10.3)	0.03
Deformity	Hallux valgus	No (n = 77)	11.46 (3.24)	0.11	28.89 (9.57)	0.03
Peripheral sensation	Ankle tactile	Yes (n = 51)	33.58 (9.92)	< 0.001	13.27 (2.88)	< 0.001
Peripheral sensation	Ankle tactile	No (n = 135)	24.53 (9.04)	< 0.001	11.21 (3.24)	< 0.001
Medications	Psychoactive	Yes (n = 40)	29.67 (10.43)	0.06	11.56 (2.92)	0.63
Medications	Psychoactive	No (n = 146)	26.28 (9.93)	0.06	11.84 (3.37)	0.63
Vision	Poor vision	Yes (n = 109)	28.67 (10.16)	< 0.001	12.65 (3.4)	< 0.001
Vision	Poor vision	No (n = 77)	24.66 (9.60)	< 0.001	10.54 (2.50)	< 0.001

Abbreviations: FESI Falls Efficacy Scale International, TUG Timed Up and Go Test

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