Associations Between Perceived Neighborhood Walkability and Device-Based Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Patterns in Older Adults

Mikael Greenwood-Hickman; Rod Walker; John Bellettiere; Andrea LaCroix; Boeun Kim; KatieRose Richmire; Paul Crane; Eric Larson; Dori Rosenberg; David Wing

doi:10.1123/japa.2020-0387

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Associations Between Perceived Neighborhood Walkability and Device-Based Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Patterns in Older Adults

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Associations Between Perceived Neighborhood Walkability and Device-Based Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Patterns in Older Adults

Mikael Greenwood-Hickman, Rod Walker, John Bellettiere, Andrea LaCroix, Boeun Kim, KatieRose Richmire, Paul Crane, Eric Larson, Dori Rosenberg and David Wing

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Vol.30(1), pp.98-106

02/01/2022

DOI: 10.1123/japa.2020-0387

PMCID: PMC8843243

PMID: 34388701

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Abstract

Neighborhood walkability has been associated with self-reported sedentary behavior (SB) and self-reported and objective physical activity. However, self-reported measures of SB are inaccurate and can lead to biased estimates, and few studies have examined how associations differ by gender and age. The authors examined the relationships between perceived neighborhood walkability measured with the Physical Activity Neighborhood Environment Scale (scored 1.0-4.0) and device-based SB and physical activity in a cohort of community-dwelling older adults (N = 1,077). The authors fit linear regression models adjusting for device wear time, demographics, self-rated health, and accounting for probability of participation. The Higher Physical Activity Neighborhood Environment Scale was associated with higher steps (+676 steps/point on the Physical Activity Neighborhood Environment Scale, p = .001) and sit-to-stand transitions (+2.4 transitions/point, p = .018). Though not statistically significant, stratified analyses suggest an attenuation of effect for those aged 85 years and older and for women. Consistent with previous literature, neighborhood walkability was associated with more steps, though not with physical activity time. The neighborhood environment may also influence SB.

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Title: Subtitle: Associations Between Perceived Neighborhood Walkability and Device-Based Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Patterns in Older Adults
Creators: Mikael Greenwood-Hickman
Rod Walker
John Bellettiere
Andrea LaCroix
Boeun Kim
KatieRose Richmire
Paul Crane
Eric Larson
Dori Rosenberg
David Wing
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Vol.30(1), pp.98-106
DOI: 10.1123/japa.2020-0387
PMID: 34388701
PMCID: PMC8843243
NLM abbreviation: J Aging Phys Act
ISSN: 1063-8652
eISSN: 1543-267X
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Grant note: National Institute on Aging: U01AG006781
This work was supported by grant number U01AG006781 from the National Institute on Aging. The funding organization had no role in the design of the study, data collection, analysis, interpretation of data, or writing the manuscript. The funder is not responsible for the content of this manuscript.
Language: English
Date published: 02/01/2022
Academic Unit: Nursing
Record Identifier: 9984701729402771

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