Neighborhood Walkability and Step Activity in Black Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Moored Kyle, Desjardins Michael, Varma Vijay, Richards Emily, Ohgi Sayuri, Donahue Patrick, Carlson Michelle
Primary Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Hypothesis
Neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage and walkability are associated with step activity in non-Hispanic Black older adults.
Conclusion
Higher neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage is linked to lower physical activity, but walkability may help increase activity levels.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants were from the Baltimore Experience Corps Trial at baseline.
- Average daily step activity was measured using an ankle-worn monitor.
- Individuals were categorized into combined walkability/disadvantage groups.
Takeaway
Living in a neighborhood with good walkability can help older Black adults be more active, even if their neighborhood is not very wealthy.
Methodology
Linear regression was used to examine associations with step activity adjusted for age, gender, and education.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-selection of participants in the Baltimore Experience Corps Trial.
Limitations
The study is cross-sectional, limiting causal inferences.
Participant Demographics
Non-Hispanic Black older residents of Baltimore City, mean age 67.0 years.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI: -2873,-153; 95% CI: 204,2558
Statistical Significance
p>.05
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