Journal article
Measuring the influence of built neighborhood environments on walking in older adults
Journal of aging and physical activity, v 14(3)
Jul 2006
PMID: 17090807
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Abstract
There is a need for greater understanding of how perceptions and objective measures of the physical environment influence physical activity among seniors. The goal of this study was to examine the degree of association between perceived and objective characteristics of the neighborhood environment and the relation of each type of measurement to neighborhood walking in older adults. Data on self-reported frequency of walking in the neighborhood and perceived measures of neighborhood environment from 105 older adults were linked to objective measures assessed by geographic information systems and an audit instrument. Perceived and objective measurements of the built environment exhibited a low degree of agreement (kappas: <.20). After adjustment for education, age, and gender, presence of a mall was positively associated with neighborhood walking in both the objective and perceived models.
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- Title
- Measuring the influence of built neighborhood environments on walking in older adults
- Creators
- Yvonne Michael - Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR 97239, USATracey BeardDongseok ChoiStephanie FarquharNichole Carlson
- Publication Details
- Journal of aging and physical activity, v 14(3)
- Publisher
- United States
- Grant note
- AG022240 / NIA NIH HHS
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000239376400005
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-33746690377
- Other Identifier
- 991014877805704721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Geriatrics & Gerontology
- Gerontology
- Sport Sciences