N/A N=896

Understanding the Impact of Neighborhood Type on Physical Activity in Older Adults

Cardiovascular Diseases · Heart Diseases

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

896

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

May 2019

Primary outcome: Primary: Physical Environment Factors Using Geographic Information Systems [GIS] — 1.3; 1.9; -2.1; -1.6 units on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type: Observational
Phase: N/A
Interventions: —
Age: Older Adult · 65+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Stanford University
Primary completion: Jun 2009

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Physical Environment Factors Using Geographic Information Systems [GIS]	1.3; 1.9; -2.1; -1.6	—
PRIMARY Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS) Self-reported Walking for Errands	80.6; 46.3; 21.5; 21.5	—
PRIMARY Accelerometer Measured Physical Activity	17.2; 8.9; 13.5; 10.3	—
PRIMARY Neighborhood Environment for Walkability Survey (NEWS) - Walking and Cycling Facilities in Neighborhood	3.2; 2.9; 2.6; 2.4	—
PRIMARY Neighborhood Environment for Walkability Survey (NEWS) - Land Use Mix Access	3.1; 2.9; 2.4; 2.5	—

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether seniors living in neighborhoods that are conducive to walking are more physically active than those living in neighborhoods that are less conducive to walking.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion criteria

Currently living in an apartment, condo, house, or assisted living facility
Able to walk more than 10 feet at a time
Able to speak and read English
Able to complete study surveys (with assistance if necessary)

Exclusion Criteria

Not currently living in one of the areas in which the study will take place

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