Social, environmental and psychological factors associated with objective physical activity levels in the over 65s.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess physical activity levels objectively using accelerometers in community dwelling over 65 s and to examine associations with health, social, environmental and psychological factors.

Design

Cross sectional survey.

Setting

17 general practices in Scotland, United Kingdom.

Participants

Random sampling of over 65 s registered with the practices in four strata young-old (65-80 years), old-old (over 80 years), more affluent and less affluent groups.

Main outcome measures

Accelerometry counts of activity per day. Associations between activity and Theory of Planned Behaviour variables, the physical environment, health, wellbeing and demographic variables were examined with multiple regression analysis and multilevel modelling.

Results

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SUBMITTER: McMurdo ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3281090 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature