Individual and environmental variables related to outdoor walking among older adults: Verifying a model to guide the design of interventions targeting outdoor walking.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To estimate the relationships between individual and environmental variables and outdoor walking (OW) in older adults with OW limitations through verifying a conceptual model.

Methods

Baseline data from 205 older adults participating in a randomized trial of a park-based OW program were analyzed using structural equation modeling. We evaluated a three latent factor model: OW (accelerometry and self-report); individual factors (balance; leg strength; walking self-confidence, speed and endurance; mental health; education; income; car access); and environmental factors (neighbourhood walkability components).

Results

Mean age was 75 years; 73% were women. Individual factors was significantly associated with OW (β = 0.39, p < .01). Environmental factors was not d

SUBMITTER: Liu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10781134 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature