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The Effects of Neighborhood Physical and Social Environment on Physical Function among Japanese Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A One-Year Longitudinal Study
| Content Provider | MDPI |
|---|---|
| Author | Ando, Masataka Kamide, Naoto Sakamoto, Miki Shiba, Yoshitaka Sato, Haruhiko Kawamura, Akie Watanabe, Shuichiro |
| Copyright Year | 2022 |
| Description | Previous studies have shown a relationship between physical and social aspects of the neighborhood environment (e.g., built environment, safety) and physical function in older adults. However, these associations are unclear in older Asian adults because longitudinal studies are lacking. This study examined the effects of neighborhood physical and social environment on longitudinal changes in physical function among Japanese older adults. We analyzed 299 Japanese community-dwelling adults aged ≥65 years. Neighborhood environment was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Environment Module. Physical function was assessed using handgrip strength, knee extension muscle strength, 5-m walking time, and a timed up-and-go test (TUG) in baseline and follow-up surveys. Changes in physical function over one year were calculated and classified into decline or maintenance groups based on minimal detectable changes. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that even after adjusting for confounding factors, good access to recreational facilities affected the maintenance of 5-m walking time (odds ratio [OR] = 2.31, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.02–5.21) and good crime safety affected the maintenance of TUG (OR = 1.87, 95%CI: 1.06–3.33). Therefore, it is important to assess both physical and social environmental neighborhood resources in predicting decline in physical function among Japanese older adults. |
| Starting Page | 7999 |
| e-ISSN | 16604601 |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph19137999 |
| Journal | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
| Issue Number | 13 |
| Volume Number | 19 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| Publisher Date | 2022-06-29 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Gerontology Community-dwelling Older Adults Neighborhood Environment Physical Function Longitudinal Study |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
