Associations of Neighborhood Walkability with Intensity- and Bout-specific Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior of Older Adults in Japan
Sponsor
JSPS KAKENHI. Grant Numbers: JP15H02964, JP16H03249, JP19H03910, JP20500604 MEXT‐Supported Program for the Strategic Research Foundation at Private Universities. Grant Number: S1511017 NHMRC Program Grant. Grant Number: #569940 Senior Principal Research Fellowship. Grant Number: #1003960
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Geriatrics and Gerontology International
Document Type
Citation
Publication Date
7-2019
Abstract
Aim
We examined the relationships of objectively‐measured walkability with accelerometer‐measured activity patterns including bout‐specific moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity (MVPA), light‐intensity physical activity (LPA) and sedentary behavior in older Japanese adults.
Methods
This cross‐sectional study included 450 men and women (mean age 74 years) who were randomly selected from a resident registry of each municipality (Bunkyo, Fuchu and Oyama city). Neighborhood walkability was assessed using geographic information system data and activity patterns by a validated accelerometer (Active style Pro HJA‐350IT). MVPA was assessed as overall (all minutes), short‐bout (<10 >min) and long‐bout (≥10 min). We used analysis of covariance to examine environmental relationships with the three MVPA measures, LPA and sedentary behavior by quartiles of walkability, adjusting for accelerometer wear time and sociodemographic, behavioral and health‐related factors.
Results
In total, 27% of participants achieved ≥150 min/week of long‐bout MVPA. Walkability was not associated with overall MVPA (Q1 = 35.0, Q2 = 31.9, Q3 = 31.4, Q4 = 34.2 min/day) Older adults living in low‐walkability areas significantly accumulated more short‐bout MVPA (Q1 = 27.2, Q2 = 22.1, Q3 = 20.1, Q4 = 20.5 min/day) and LPA (Q1 = 346, Q2 = 311, Q3 = 289, Q4 = 284 min/day), but less sedentary behavior (Q1 = 479, Q2 = 520, Q3 = 544, Q4 = 544 min/day) than those living in high‐walkability areas.
Conclusions
Those living in low‐walkability areas accumulated more LPA and short‐bout MVPA. These activities might be helpful targets for initiatives to promote physical activity among older adult residents of low‐walkability areas. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2019; ••: ••–••.
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DOI
10.1111/ggi.13730
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https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/29278
Citation Details
Amagasa, S., Inoue, S., Fukushima, N., Kikuchi, H., Nakaya, T., Hanibuchi, T., ... & Owen, N. (2019). Associations of neighborhood walkability with intensity- and bout- specific physical activity and sedentary behavior of older adults in Japan. Geriatrics & gerontology international.
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