Associations between vigorous physical activity, social ties, social support, and self-reported health among older adults in Accra, Ghana.

ABSTRACT: Meeting recommended vigorous physical activity (VPA) levels represents a hallmark for healthy living, but VPA in older populations is likely to lead to casualties that may compel older adults to underscore their health. This study examined the associations between VPA, social ties, social support, and self-reported health in an African sample of older adults. This study adopted the cross-sectional design. The study population was community-dwelling older adults aged 60 years or higher in Accra, Ghana. A total of 686 older adults responded to self-reported questionnaires. Data were analysed with the Pearson's chi-square test and binary logistic regression. The study found that older adults who had above 5 children were 3 times (AOR = 3.169; p = .002) more likely to participate in VPA for 30

SUBMITTER: Asiamah N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10021291 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature