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Associations Between Neighborhood Characteristics and Sitting Patterns in Older Adults

Year: 2019

Type: conference-abstract

Abstract: Neighborhood characteristics are associated with self-reported sedentary behavior (SB) in older adults. However, self-report measures are not able to accurately assess total sitting time nor detailed patterns of SB. This analysis explores the relationship between device-based SB variables from activPAL and neighborhood characteristics (demographics) in the ACT cohort. Neighborhood characteristics were assessed with the modified Physical Activity Neighborhood Environment Scale (PANES; scored 1.0-4.0, higher score, higher walkability). Data were analyzed using linear regression models adjusted for demographic factors. Higher PANES score was associated with higher daily steps (+1180 daily steps/point on PANES, p<0.001) and sit-to-stand transitions (+2.7 daily transitions/point on PANES, p=0.004). Confirming other studies, neighborhood walkability promotes physical activity. A novel finding was that sitting interruptions, which can only be assessed with devices, were also associated with higher neighborhood walkability, while total sitting time was not.

Source: Innovation in Aging

DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igz038.075

Authors: Mikael Anne Greenwood-Hickman, Rod L Walker, KatieRose Richmire, Andrea LaCroix, Eric B Larson, Paul K Crane, Dori E Rosenberg

Institutions: Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, University of California San Diego, University of Washington

Language: English

Topic: Physical Activity and Health

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,977

OpenAlex ID: W2983151433

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