The Effects of Earthquake on Fear of Movement and Fear of Falling

NCT05881499 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Atılım University
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 185
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

In February-March 2023, a series of major earthquakes occurred in 11 provinces of Turkey (Adana, Adıyaman, Diyarbakır, Gaziantep, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Kilis, Malatya, Osmaniye, Şanlıurfa and Elazığ). The current study is planned as a observational cross-sectional study with the participation of the survivors who experienced the 2023 earthquakes and aftershocks in Turkey without any physical injury during or after the earthquake. It is planned for the participants to fill out the questionnaires by considering the time periods before and after the earthquake. While the primary outcome is fear of movement and fear of falling, the secondary outcome is level of physical activity and intensity of pain. Psychological resilience level was considered as a predictive factor. The aim of the current study is to determine the effect of earthquake experience on the fear of movement and falling in earthquake victims and to investigate the factors related with them. Fear of movement, fear of falling, level of physical activity, intensity of pain and psychological resilience are evaluated with the Causes of Fear of Movement Scale, Modified Falls Efficacy Scale, Short Form of International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Numerical Pain Scale and Connor-Davidson Psychological Resilience Scale respectively.

Conditions

Fear of Movement; Fear of Falling

Keywords

Earthquake; Kinesiophobia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Fear of movement

  The fear of movement will be assessed using the Turkish version of the Causes of Fear of Movement Scale. The questionnaire is divided into two parts, biological and psychological, to determine the reasons for the fear of movement. This structure enables the identification of individual causes of kinesiophobia and the determination of biological and psychological causes separately. The scale uses a 5-point Likert scoring system (1=I totally disagree, 5=I totally agree). A high score in the questionnaire indicates that the individual has more fear of movement.

  up to one month

• Fear of falling

  The Modified Falls Efficacy Scale with 14 items (10 indoor and 4 outdoor activities) will be used to assess fear of falling. It evaluates participants' confidence during different daily tasks and is a reliable and valid scale for estimating balance and mobility problems. The scale includes items scored between 0 (not confident) and 10 (completely confident) to assess participants' self-efficacy levels regarding falling. High score means that the sense of safety and competence against falling are high

  up to one month

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Level of physical activity

  up to one month

• Intensity of pain

  up to one month

• Psychological Resilience Status

  up to one month

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Uninjured survivors of the 2023 earthquake who voluntarily agree to participate will be included. For the current study, sample selection will be planned with the simple randomization method. The data will be collected through communication with local authorities at the aid points located in the earthquake-affected cities. Surveys will be conducted face-to-face with earthquake victims living in different cities.

You may qualify if:

• being physically uninjured survivors of the 2023 earthquake in Turkey between the ages of 18 and 60

You may not qualify if:

• the presence of pre-existing cognitive and/or psychological illness
• physical injury status after the earthquake
• illiteracy

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Nagihan Acet: lead

Study Sites (1)

Atılım University

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Kinesiophobia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Phobic Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 1 Month
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Asst. Prof.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 3, 2023
• First Posted: May 31, 2023
• Study Start: June 28, 2023
• Primary Completion: August 1, 2023
• Study Completion: September 1, 2023
• Last Updated: October 10, 2024

Record last verified: 2023-11

Locations

TU (1)