Impact of physical and social environments on the walking behaviour of Hong Kong's older adults
Introduction This study examined the associations between physical environment
(facilitators and barriers), social environment, and walking among older adults in Hong …
(facilitators and barriers), social environment, and walking among older adults in Hong …
Physical environmental factors that invite older adults to walk for transportation
J Van Cauwenberg, V Van Holle… - Journal of environmental …, 2014 - Elsevier
Abstract Knowledge on the physical environmental factors that invite older adults to walk for
transportation is limited. The current study aimed to investigate the relationships between …
transportation is limited. The current study aimed to investigate the relationships between …
Older adults' perspectives on physical activity and sedentary behaviour within their home using socio-ecological model
NAA Meghani, J Hudson, G Stratton, J Mullins - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background There are few studies that focus explicitly on the impact of the home
environment on older adults' sedentary behaviour (SB) and physical activity (PA) using the …
environment on older adults' sedentary behaviour (SB) and physical activity (PA) using the …
Mobilising people as assets for active ageing promotion: a multi-stakeholder perspective on peer volunteering initiatives
A Stathi, J Withall, S Agyapong-Badu, E Barrett… - BMC Public Health, 2021 - Springer
Background Successful peer volunteering is central to many community-based, active
ageing initiatives. This study synthesises the perspectives of a range of stakeholders …
ageing initiatives. This study synthesises the perspectives of a range of stakeholders …
Developing and testing the senior park environment assessment in Korea (SPEAK) audit tool
HS Lee - Landscape and Urban Planning, 2022 - Elsevier
Given the rapidly aging population in Korea and the critical role of neighborhood parks in
the health of seniors, it is essential to understand how park environments impact physical …
the health of seniors, it is essential to understand how park environments impact physical …
[HTML][HTML] Peer Reviewed: Mall Walking Program Environments, Features, and Participants: A Scoping Review
L Farren, B Belza, P Allen, S Brolliar… - Preventing chronic …, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Methods We conducted a scoping review of the literature to determine the features,
environments, and benefits of mall walking programs using the RE-AIM framework (reach …
environments, and benefits of mall walking programs using the RE-AIM framework (reach …
Environmental and psychosocial correlates of objectively measured physical activity among older adults.
Objective: Neighborhood environments can support or hinder physical activity especially as
health declines with age. This study puts psychological theories of health behavior change …
health declines with age. This study puts psychological theories of health behavior change …
Supports and barriers to home-based physical activity during preoperative treatment of pancreatic cancer: a mixed-methods study
NH Parker, RE Lee, DP O'Connor… - … of Physical Activity …, 2019 - journals.humankinetics.com
Background: Physical activity and exercise appear to benefit patients receiving preoperative
treatment for cancer. Supports and barriers must be considered to increase compliance with …
treatment for cancer. Supports and barriers must be considered to increase compliance with …
Neighborhood urban design and outdoor later life: an objective assessment of out-of-home time and physical activity among older adults in Barcelona
This study explores how older adults' time out-of-home and physical activity (PA) are
associated with the provision of urban open spaces (green spaces, plazas, and boulevards) …
associated with the provision of urban open spaces (green spaces, plazas, and boulevards) …
Improving walking conditions for older adults. A three-step method investigation
JR Krogstad, R Hjorthol, A Tennøy - European journal of ageing, 2015 - Springer
The benefits of walking are widely recognized. In this regard, the Norwegian government
has urged local authorities to develop walking strategies. The aim of such strategies is to …
has urged local authorities to develop walking strategies. The aim of such strategies is to …