Knowledge of Physical Activity Guidelines and Its Association with Physical Activity and Physical Function in Older Adults. Issue 2 (2nd April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cheung, C.; Talley, K. M; McMahon, S.; Schorr, E.; Wyman, J. F.
• Is Part Of: Activities, adaptation & aging. Volume 44:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 106
• Page End: 118
• Publication Date: 2020-04-02
• Subjects: Older adults -- physical activity guidelines -- physical activity level -- physical function; Older people -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; Older people -- Recreation -- Periodicals; Older people -- Care -- Periodicals; Geriatric nursing -- Periodicals; 362.6
• DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2019.1591152
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0192-4788

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Older Minnesota State Fair attendees age ≥55 years were recruited to determine if physical activity (PA) guideline knowledge was associated with self-reported PA behavior and physical function. Survey data and repeated chair stands scores were collected and analyzed using logistic regression models. Participants (n = 434) were college educated (75%), women (58%) with a mean age of 65 ± 7 years. Knowledge of PA guidelines was not related to higher PA levels or better physical function. Having adequate self-reported aerobic activity levels was associated with physical function ( p = .02). Better physical function ( p = .01), lower body mass index ( p = .03) and good general health ( p < .0001) were associated with meeting PA guidelines. Health promotion efforts should focus on providing opportunities and resources for older adults to actually engage in PA.