Safety from Crime and Physical Activity among Older Adults : A Population-Based Study in Brazil
Joint Authors
Hallal, Pedro Curi
d'Orsi, Eleonora
Xavier Corseuil, Herton
Weber Corseuil, Maruí
Jayce Ceola Schneider, Ione
Source
Journal of Environmental and Public Health
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To evaluate the association between safety from crime and physical activity among older adults.
Methods.
A population-based survey including 1,656 older adults (60+ years) took place in Florianopolis, Brazil, in 2009-2010.
Commuting and leisure time physical activity were assessed through the long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire.
Perception of safety from crime was assessed using the Neighbourhood Environment Walkability Scale.
Results.
Perceiving the neighbourhood as safe during the day was related to a 25% increased likelihood of being active in leisure time (95% CI 1.02–1.53); general perception of safety was also associated with a 25% increase in the likelihood of being active in leisure time (95% CI 1.01–1.54).
Street lighting was related to higher levels of commuting physical activity (prevalence ratio: 1.89; 95% CI 1.28–2.80).
Conclusions.
Safety investments are essential for promoting physical activity among older adults in Brazil.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Weber Corseuil, Maruí& Hallal, Pedro Curi& Xavier Corseuil, Herton& Jayce Ceola Schneider, Ione& d'Orsi, Eleonora. 2012. Safety from Crime and Physical Activity among Older Adults : A Population-Based Study in Brazil. Journal of Environmental and Public Health،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Weber Corseuil, Maruí…[et al.]. Safety from Crime and Physical Activity among Older Adults : A Population-Based Study in Brazil. Journal of Environmental and Public Health No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Weber Corseuil, Maruí& Hallal, Pedro Curi& Xavier Corseuil, Herton& Jayce Ceola Schneider, Ione& d'Orsi, Eleonora. Safety from Crime and Physical Activity among Older Adults : A Population-Based Study in Brazil. Journal of Environmental and Public Health. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-487482