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Neighborhood Walkability, Walking Difficulties, and Participation in Leisure Activities Among Older People : A Cross-Sectional Study and 4-Year Follow-Up of a Subsample (2024)

Tuomola, E.-M., Keskinen, K. E., Viljanen, A., Rantanen, T., & Portegijs, E. (2024). Neighborhood Walkability, Walking Difficulties, and Participation in Leisure Activities Among Older People : A Cross-Sectional Study and 4-Year Follow-Up of a Subsample. Journal of Aging and Health, 36(5-6), 367-378. https://doi.org/10.1177/08982643231191444

JYU-tekijät tai -toimittajat

Tuomola, Essi-Mari
Keskinen, Kirsi
Viljanen, Anne
Rantanen, Taina

Julkaisun tiedot

Julkaisun kaikki tekijät tai toimittajat: Tuomola, Essi-Mari; Keskinen, Kirsi E.; Viljanen, Anne; Rantanen, Taina; Portegijs, Erja

Lehti tai sarja: Journal of Aging and Health

ISSN: 0898-2643

eISSN: 1552-6887

Julkaisuvuosi: 2024

Ilmestymispäivä: 23.07.2023

Volyymi: 36

Lehden numero: 5-6

Artikkelin sivunumerot: 367-378

Kustantaja: SAGE Publications

Julkaisumaa: Yhdysvallat (USA)

Julkaisun kieli: englanti

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/08982643231191444

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Julkaisukanavan avoin saatavuus: Osittain avoin julkaisukanava

Julkaisu on rinnakkaistallennettu (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/88647

Tiivistelmä

Objectives: To study cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between objectively assessed neighborhood walkability, walking difficulties, and participation in leisure activities among older people. Methods: Self-reported 2 km walking difficulty (intact, modifications, difficulties) at baseline and participating in organized group, outdoor recreation and cultural activities at baseline and follow-up were studied in community-dwelling persons (N = 848) aged 75–90. A walkability index, calculated using a geographic information system, was categorized into tertiles (lowest, middle, highest). Results: Residence in the highest walkability areas was associated with higher participation in cultural activities and lower participation in outdoor recreation, while the latter was most frequently reported by residents in the lowest walkability areas. Those reporting no difficulties were more likely than those reporting difficulties to participate in all studied activities. Residence in the middle or highest walkability areas predicted higher participation in cultural activities at follow-up. Discussion: Older persons activity profiles associate with neighborhood walkability and walking difficulties.

YSO-asiasanat: ikääntyneet; asuinympäristö; asuinalueet; kävely; vapaa-ajantoiminnat; vapaa-aika; osallistuminen