A descriptive cross sectional study comparing barriers and determinants of physical activity of Sri Lankan middle aged and older adults

Background. Although physical activity (PA) is a noninvasive and cost-effective method of improving the quality of health, global statistics show that only a few middle-aged and older adults engage in the recommended PAs. This is due to a lack of motivation and companionship. Objective. This study analyses the attitudes and self-determined motivation of Chinese middle-aged and older adults for PAs and their eagerness to participate in PAs such as sports, exercise, and recreational and cultural activities (RCAs), from attitudinal, eagerness, and motivational objectives of PAs perspective. Methods. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 840 middle-aged (35–54 years) and older adults (55+ years). To determine their attitude, eagerness, and self-determined motivation for PA, we used attitudinal, Eagerness for Physical Activity Scale (EPAS), and Situational Motivational Scale (SIMS). The data were analyzed with SPSS 23.0. Results. The results show that 39.1% of the participants were not satisfied with PAs. Compared with females, males reported a less positive attitude towards PAs. Moreover, a positive attitude decreases with age. Participants’ motivation and eagerness in activities such as RCAs, exercise, and sports are decreasing. Regarding self-determined motivation, there are gender differences in RCAs, but there is none for exercise and sports participation. Conclusion. The findings show the importance of RCAs and the support of family and friends enhancing the eagerness, attitude, and motivation to participate in PAs. Furthermore, the findings can help to create more effective PA programs for middle-aged and older adults. By engaging in RCAs, participants can reap the benefits of PAs. Participating in RCAs can lead to social equity in health.

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Physical activity and sedentary behaviour of ambulatory older adults in a developed Asian community: a cross-sectional study

Singapore Medical Journal ◽

10.11622/smedj.2020022 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 61 (5) ◽

pp. 266-271 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

LP Ng ◽

YLE Koh ◽

NC Tan

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Sedentary Behaviour ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Asian Community

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Physical activity as an indicator of predictive functional disability in elderly

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/s0104-11692012000200007 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 259-265 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Jair Sindra Virtuoso Júnior ◽

Sheilla Tribess ◽

Thais Reis Silva De Paulo ◽

Cristiane Alves Martins ◽

Vicente Romo-Perez

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Operating Characteristic ◽

Functional Disability ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Important Indicator ◽

Receiver Operating Characteristic Curves

To analyze the time spent on physical activity in female and male individuals as a predictor of the absence of functional disability in older adults, a cross-sectional study was conducted with 624 individuals. Receiver Operating Characteristic curves (ROC) were constructed and compared to areas of physical activity by gender and the absence of functional disability. We identified cutoffs of physical activity (minutes / week) to predict the absence of functional disability (CI 95%). It was found that there is a higher area under the ROC curve for the time spent on physical activities in females. It was observed that 280 minutes / week (women) or 410 minutes / week (men) were the best cutoff points for predicting the absence of functional disability. Time spent on physical activity practices can serve as an important indicator to sort priority groups for certain interventions.

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Associations of Light, Moderate to Vigorous, and Total Physical Activity With the Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in 4,652 Community-Dwelling 70-Year-Olds: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.2020-0317 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Marcel Ballin ◽

Peter Nordström ◽

Anna Nordström

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Light Intensity ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Odds Ratios ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Steps Per Day

In this cross-sectional study, the authors investigated the associations of objectively measured physical activity (PA) with the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in older adults. Accelerometer-derived light-intensity PA, moderate to vigorous PA, and steps per day were measured in (N = 4,652) 70-year-olds in Umeå, Sweden, during May 2012–November 2019. The MetS was assessed according to the American Heart Association/ National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute criteria. The prevalence of MetS was 49.3%. Compared with the reference, the odds ratios for MetS in increasing quartiles of light-intensity PA were 0.91 (0.77–1.09), 0.75 (0.62–0.89), and 0.66 (0.54–0.80). For moderate to vigorous PA, the corresponding odds ratios were 0.79 (0.66–0.94), 0.67 (0.56–0.80), and 0.56 (0.46–0.67). For steps per day, the odds ratios were 0.65 (0.55–0.78), 0.55 (0.46–0.65), and 0.45 (0.36–0.55). In summary, this study shows that greater amounts of PA, regardless of intensity, are associated with lower odds of MetS. With the limitation of being an observational study, these findings may have implications for the prevention of MetS in older adults.

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Cultural adaptation and validation of the Polish version of the physical activity scale for older people living in a community: a cross-sectional study

European Review of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1186/s11556-020-00252-8 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Agnieszka Wiśniowska-Szurlej ◽

Agnieszka Ćwirlej-Sozańska ◽

Natalia Wołoszyn ◽

Bernard Sozański ◽

Anna Wilmowska-Pietruszyńska ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Older People ◽

Cultural Adaptation ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Polish Version ◽

Activity Scale ◽

Physical Activity Scale

Abstract Background Polish clinicians and researchers face challenges in selecting physical activity tools appropriate and validated for older people. The aim of this study is to provide cultural adaptation and validation of the Polish version of the Physical Activity Scale for Elderly (PASE-P). Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out among 115 older adults living in south-eastern Poland. The original version of the scale has been translated into the Polish language following standardized translation procedures. Validation was evaluated by Pearson’s rank correlation coefficients between PASE-P, the normal Timed Up and Go test and that with a cognitive task (TUG and TUG cog, respectively), grip strength, basic and instrumental activities of daily living (ADL and IADL, respectively), Five Times Sit to Stand (5x STS), 10-m Walk Test (10MWT), the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Results The mean PASE-P was 91.54 (SD 71.15). Sufficient reliability of the test-retest of the PASE-P questionnaire components was found between the trials. The ICC test was strong and ranged from 0.988 to 0.778 for both major domains and the total scale score. A significant correlation was found between the total PASE-P score and the shorter TUG, TUG cog (r = − 0.514, p < 0.001; r = − 0.481, p < 0.001) and 10MWT (r = 0.472, p < 0.001). The total PASE-P score was also positively correlated with ADL and IADL (r = 0.337, p < 0.001; r = 0.415 p < 0.001), BBS (r = 0.537, p < 0.001) and 5xSTS (r = 0.558, p < 0.001). Conclusions The results obtained in the study confirm that the Polish version of the PASE scale is a valid and reliable tool for assessing the level of physical activity in older adults living in a community.

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Strength, Static Balance, Physical Activity, and Age Predict Maximal Gait Speed in Healthy Older Adults From a Rural Community: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.2014-0081 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 23 (4) ◽

pp. 580-587 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Silvia Aranda-García ◽

Albert Busquets ◽

Antoni Planas ◽

Joan A. Prat-Subirana ◽

Rosa M. Angulo-Barroso

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Rural Community ◽

Gait Speed ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Knee Extensors ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physical Abilities

Purpose:Gait speed is related to physical function in older adults. This cross-sectional study examined the best predictors of maximal gait speed (MGS) among physical abilities, and general factors in healthy, rural community-dwelling older adults.Methods:MGS, muscle strength, and postural sway were measured in 55 community-dwelling participants (age, 72.1 ± 6.8, range 61–87 years; 72.7% women). Two stepwise regressions were used to find MGS predictors in two models: physical abilities and global.Results:Strength of knee extensors with 60° of knee flexion (KStrength60°) and maximal distance in the anterior-posterior direction with eyes closed explained 50.2% of MGS variance (p < .05) in the physical abilities model. KStrength60°, age, and level of physical activity explained 63.9% of MGS variance (p < .05) in the global model.Conclusions:Regardless of the model, KStrength60° was the best predictor of MGS in rural female older adults. Future research should examine the generalization of these findings to rural male older adults.

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