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Gender and Income Associations in Physical Activity and Blood Pressure Among Older Adults.
- Source :
- Journal of Physical Activity & Health; Jan2011, Vol. 8 Issue 1, p1-9, 9p, 4 Charts, 2 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Objectives: To examine physical activity (PA) in multiple contexts (household, walking, and leisure-time PA) and blood pressure (BP) across gender and income among older adults living independently. Methods: A convenience sample of 372 older adults completed 2 BP measurements and PA questionnaires. Results: Older adults with high incomes (≥$30,000) engaged in less household activity, more leisure time PA and better controlled their BP than those with low incomes (<$30,000). Men walked more than women. Older women in the low-income group had less controlled BP than those women in the high-income group. Participants with normal or controlled BP were engaged in more household and walking activities than those with uncontrolled BP. Conclusion: Findings suggest that older men and women at high or low-income levels have different mode of PA and BP management that should be considered for intervention strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15433080
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Physical Activity & Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 58103412
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.8.1.1