Tides of Change-Barriers and Facilitators to Beach Accessibility for Older People and People with Disability: An Australian Community Survey.

ABSTRACT: The beach is Australia's most popular recreational destination with participation in beach-based activities associated with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits. Unfortunately, access to beach environments is not possible for many older people and people with a disability. The purpose of this study was to investigate the barriers and facilitators of beach accessibility using a framework that recognises the complex interconnections between blue space, accessibility, physical activity, and health and wellbeing. A 39-item anonymous online cross-sectional survey was developed and administered to explore the perspectives of older people and people with a disability regarding beach accessibility. In total, 350 people completed the survey (69% female, age range 2-90 years (mean = 52)). D

SUBMITTER: Job S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10178453 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature