Walking and perception of green space among older adults in Japan
Subgroup analysis based self-efficacy
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22945586 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Haruhi Encho (Kobe University), Kazuaki Uchida (0009-0004-4860-6754, Kobe University), Kana Horibe (Kobe University), Kiyomasa Nakatsuka (0000-0002-3741-6347, Kobe University), Rei Ono (0000-0002-0176-2870, Kobe University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2023-02-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health Promotion International (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0957-4824 • E-ISSN: 1460-2245 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1093/heapro/daac175 |
| PMID | 36617292 |
| OpenAlex | W4313729760 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 37 |
Self-efficacy is the key factor for promoting physical activity. Older adults with low self-efficacy tend to be physical inactive than those with high self-efficacy, and an approach is needed to promote physical activity. Among several approaches, increasing the perception of green space may be an effective approach for low self-efficacy not high self-efficacy, but no study has investigated. This study investigated the association between walking and perception of green space among older adults with high and low self-efficacy, respectively. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 204 community-dwelling older adults (mean age = 78.3 years, 62.3% females). Using the median split, the participants were divided into high and low self-efficacy groups based on the median score of 12. Walking was measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and ‘more walking’ was defined as ≥150 min of walking time per week. Perception of green space was measured using an 8-item questionnaire. We performed logistic regression analysis to investigate the association between walking and perception of green space adjusted for age, gender, years of education, living with someone and income level. For all participants, 94 participants (46.1%) fell under low self-efficacy. After adjustment, higher perception of green space is associated with more walking among older adults with low self-efficacy [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 1.07, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.00–1.15], but not among those with high self-efficacy (aOR = 1.09, 95% CI= 0.99–1.20). To increase perception of green space, experts should design/improve green spaces considering beneficiaries’ characteristics.
Confidence interval · Logistic regression · Odds ratio · Perception · Self-efficacy · Demography · Internal Medicine · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Urban Agriculture and Sustainability · Urban Green Space and Health · Urban Transport and Accessibility · Gerontology
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |