Do Falling Frequency and Neighborhood Environment Jointly Influence Physical Activity Behavior in Midlife and Older Adults?: A Longitudinal Investigation.
Steve Amireault, Jorge Banda, Kelsie J Muller, Elizabeth A Richards, Shirley Rietdyk
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Abstract
Objective: Drawing upon the socio-ecological framework, this study examines whether the neighborhood environment moderates the relation between falling frequency and physical activity (PA) behavior among adults 55 years or older. Methods: At baseline, participants (N = 430) reported number of falls during the past 12 months and leisure-time PA during the past month. At follow-up, PA was assessed weekly using the Physical Activity Scale for Elderly for four consecutive weeks. We used the Bike ScoreTM, Walk Score®, and Index of Relative Rurality to capture objective attributes of the neighborhood environment. Results: The relation between falling frequency and PA was negative and tended to be stronger for recurrent fallers who lived in a neighborhood environment that was less bikeable, less walkable, and more rural. Discussion: This study offers novel quantitative insights that underscore the importance of examining how personal and environmental factors combine to influence PA behavior in the context of fall prevention and management.
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The Journal of Aging and Health is an interdisciplinary forum for the presentation of research findings and scholarly exchange in the area of aging and health. Manuscripts are sought that deal with social and behavioral factors related to health and aging. Disciplines represented include the behavioral and social sciences, public health, epidemiology, demography, health services research, nursing, social work, medicine, and related disciplines. Although preference is given to manuscripts presenting the findings of original research, review and methodological pieces will also be considered.