Factors associated with physical activity among older people - a population-based study
Factors associated with physical activity among older people - a population-based study
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DOI：
10.1016/j.ypmed.2004.04.046
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发表时间：
2005-01-01
影响因子：
5.1
通讯作者：
Taylor, L
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作者：
Lim, K;Taylor, L
背景有规律的身体活动可以提高生存和功能能力，并可以提高生活质量。很少有研究在人口水平上研究与老年人体力活动相关的因素。本研究探讨了与新南威尔士州（NSW）老年人体力活动相关的因素。对8881名65岁以上社区居民的随机调查数据进行了检查。我们使用考克斯回归分析人口统计学、健康和社会因素对体力活动的影响。“充分”的体力活动定义为上周至少5天至少步行30分钟，中度或剧烈活动。报告的身体活动的障碍也进行了检查。足够的体力活动与性别（男性），年龄较小，独立旅行的能力，更好的身体功能，较低的心理困扰，农村居住，没有糖尿病，足够的水果和蔬菜摄入量，在家里说英语以外的语言独立相关。没有发现与良好的远距离视力、照顾者、独居、辍学年龄、就业状况、害怕摔倒或对邻里安全的看法有关的独立关联。健康问题经常被报道为身体活动的障碍。大约一半的老年人报告有足够的体力活动。这些结果将为促进老年人体育活动的战略提供信息。皇冠版权（C）2004年由癌症预防研究所和爱思唯尔公司出版。All rights reserved.
Background. Regular physical activity improves survival and functional ability, and can improve quality of life. Few studies have examined factors associated with physical activity in older adults at a population level. This study examines factors associated with physical activity in the New South Wales (NSW) older population.Methods. Data from a random survey of 8881 community-dwelling people aged 65+ years were examined. We used Cox's regression to analyze the influence of demographic, health, and social factors on physical activity. 'Adequate' physical activity was defined as at least 30 min of walking, moderate or vigorous activity on at least 5 days in the last week. Reported barriers to physical activity were also examined.Results. Adequate physical activity was independently associated with sex (male), younger age, ability to travel independently, better physical functioning, lower psychological distress, rural residence, not having diabetes, adequate fruit and vegetable intake, and speaking a language other than English at home. No independent associations were found for good long distance eyesight, being a caregiver, living alone, age left school, employment status, fear of falling, or perception of neighborhood safety. Health problems were frequently reported barriers to physical activity.Conclusions. About half of older adults report adequate physical activity. These results will inform strategies to promote physical activity among older people. Crown Copyright (C) 2004 Published by The Institute For Cancer Prevention and Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.