Karen E. Chad|Bruce Reeder|Elizabeth Harrison|Nigel Ashworth|Suzanne Sheppard|Sandra Schultz|Brenda Bruner|Koren L. Fisher|Joshua Lawson
Profile of Physical Activity Levels in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
University of Saskatchewan|University of Saskatchewan|University of Saskatchewan|University of Alberta|Saskatoon Medical Imaging|Saskatchewan Health Authority|Saskatoon City Hospital|University of Saskatchewan|University of Saskatchewan|University of Saskatchewan
purpose examine relationships selected sociodemographic healthrelated environmental factors levels physical activity older adults across three age groups methods seven hundred sixtyfour older adults mean age 774 86 yr midsize canadian city completed selfadministered questionnaire researcher supervision level physical activity determined using physical activity scale elderly pase correlates physical activity examined using previously validated questionnaires findings pertaining personal environmental factors presented results overall significantly higher mean pase scores seen individuals following categories male p 0001 married commonlaw p 0001 living alone p 0001 living seniors housing p 0001 higher levels education p 0001 higher incomes p 0001 better physical health showed significant positive associations p 0001 pase score individuals reporting least four chronic health conditions significantly lower pase scores reporting chronic conditions p 0001 significantly lower pase scores also reported using domestic services p 0001 higher pase scores related presence hills biking walking trails street lights various recreation facilities seeing others active unattended dogs p 0001 p 005 conclusion understanding factors influence physical activity behavior older adults critical developing effective intervention strategies address problem physical inactivity population improve health status quality life older adult significant impact healthcare expenditures