Examining correlates of self-reported and objectively measured physical activity among retirement village residents
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Nathan, Andrea Grace, Wood, Lisa and Giles-Corti, Billie. (2014). Examining correlates of self-reported and objectively measured physical activity among retirement village residents. Australasian Journal on Ageing. 33(4), pp. 250 - 256. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12055
Authors | Nathan, Andrea Grace, Wood, Lisa and Giles-Corti, Billie |
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Abstract | Aim: Physical activity ( PA ) patterns of retirement village residents were investigated using self-report and objective measures. Methods: Residents ( n = 323 ) from retirement villages in Perth, Australia, were surveyed on PA behaviour and various demographic, residency, health-related and mobility factors. Most participants wore accelerometers for 7 days. Retirement village managers ( n = 32 ) were surveyed on village descriptive characteristics, including the provision of amenities and facilities. Logistic regression models examined village and resident characteristics associated with PA. Results: Based on objective measurement, only 27.1% of participants were sufficiently active ( n = 288 ). Walking was one of the most popular PA modes. Few village characteristics were associated with PA; however, villages located in more walkable neighbourhoods increased participants’ odds of transport walking. Travelling outside the village daily also increased PA odds. Conclusions: Most residents were insufficiently active to gain health benefits. Considering individual and environmental factors, within the retirement village and neighbourhood settings, and associations with PA, warrants attention. |
Keywords | built environment; housing for older people; neighbourhood; physical activity; walking |
Year | 2014 |
Journal | Australasian Journal on Ageing |
Journal citation | 33 (4), pp. 250 - 256 |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia |
ISSN | 1440-6381 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12055 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84914163999 |
Page range | 250 - 256 |
Research Group | Institute for Health and Ageing |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | Australia |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/876q6/examining-correlates-of-self-reported-and-objectively-measured-physical-activity-among-retirement-village-residents
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