Extra‐Individual Correlates of Physical Activity Attainment in Rural Older Adults
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19432196 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kindal A Shores (East Carolina University), Stephanie T West (0000-0002-7740-0040, Appalachian State University), Daniel Theriault (0000-0001-7589-5003, East Carolina University), Daniel S Theriault, Elizabeth A Davison (Appalachian State University) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 211-218 |
| Publication date | 2009-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of Rural Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0890-765X • E-ISSN: 1748-0361 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1748-0361.2009.00220.x |
| PMID | 19785589 |
| OpenAlex | W2056174569 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 12 |
| References cited | 35 |
Context: Challenged with a higher incidence of disease, reduced social support, and less access to physical activity facilities and services, rural older adults may find healthy active living a challenge. Despite these challenges, some rural older adults manage to achieve active lifestyles. Purpose: This study investigates the relative importance of 4 extra‐individual correlates of physical activity to physical activity achievement in rural seniors. Methods: Data were drawn from mail questionnaires completed by 454 adults age 65 and over in 7 rural North Carolina counties. Findings: Results from an analysis of covariance indicate that respondents who approached CDC/ACSM recommended levels of physical activity were significantly more likely to report that they lived within walking distance to parks, perceived they had transportation to physical activity areas, had a partner with whom to be active, and felt activity facilities were safe. Next, 7 extra‐individual correlates of physical activity were entered into a backward logistic regression. The resultant model predicting physical activity achievement among rural older adults included social support for physical activity, a safe environment for physical activity, and reported ability to walk to a local park. Conclusions: Interventions designed to provide social support, heighten safety at activity areas and improve park infrastructure may provide opportunities to increase physical activity among seniors
Educational attainment · Environmental health · Geography · Logistic regression · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Psychological intervention · Rural area · Medicine · Nursing · Older Adults Driving Studies · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology · Urban Transport and Accessibility · Gerontology
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| Citations per year | 0.8 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2011 - 2024 (14) |
| Highly cited | No |