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| Physical activity among older people and related factors | | Author(s) | Ann Persson, Alison While |
| Journal title | Health Education Journal, vol 71, no 2, March 2012 |
| Pages | pp 144-153 |
| Source | http://www.sagepublications.com |
| Keywords | Keeping fit ; Good Health ; Housework ; Recreation ; Social interaction ; Neighbourhoods, communities etc ; Cross sectional surveys ; London. |
| Annotation | A cross-sectional questionnaire survey of older people attending two luncheon clubs and eight social clubs in two London boroughs was used to investigate the duration, intensity and type of physical activity undertaken in relation to their reported levels of participation in social activities and their perceptions. The questionnaires were distributed by volunteers and sought information on: physical and social activities undertaken; perceived health and weight status; views about local amenities; and neighbourhood and demographic data. The sample comprised 225 people aged 60+ (response rate 88.6%; mean age 75 years; 76.7 women). Only 20.8% of the sample met the recommended levels of physical activity if heavy housework and heavy gardening were not included, rising to 48% when these activities were included. Reported good health status was strongly associated with higher levels of physical activity, although physical activity significantly declined with advancing age. Living in an area with good recreational facilities and taking part in social entertainment were significantly associated with being physically active at the recommended levels. Good health status is associated with levels of physical activity in older people. Heavy housework is an important physical activity and provides an activity for maintaining functional independence in old age. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-121005201 A |
| Classmark | CE: CD: GH6: H: TMA: RH: 3KB: 82L |
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