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Regional Differences in Correlates of Daily Walking among Middle Age and Older Australian Rural Adults: Implications for Health Promotion. | LitMetric

Regional Differences in Correlates of Daily Walking among Middle Age and Older Australian Rural Adults: Implications for Health Promotion.

Int J Environ Res Public Health

School of Health Sciences, Sansom Institute for Health Research, University of South Australia, Adelaide 5001, SA, Australia.

Published: January 2016

AI Article Synopsis

  • Rural Australians are less active than those in cities, and targeted strategies are needed to encourage physical activity in these diverse regions.
  • This study focused on middle-aged and older adults in rural areas with different primary industries, analyzing what influences their daily walking habits.
  • Using pedometers and questionnaires, researchers identified that factors affecting walking varied between regions, with one showing a mix of social, environmental, and personal influences, while the other mostly reflected demographic influences.
  • The findings emphasize the need for tailored approaches when promoting physical activity in different rural communities.

Article Abstract

Rural Australians are less physically active than their metropolitan counterparts, and yet very little is known of the candidate intervention targets for promoting physical activity in rural populations. As rural regions are economically, socially and environmentally diverse, drivers of regular physical activity are likely to vary between regions. This study explored the region-specific correlates of daily walking among middle age and older adults in rural regions with contrasting dominant primary industries. Participants were recruited through print and electronic media, primary care settings and community organisations. Pedometers were worn by 153 adults for at least four days, including a weekend day. A questionnaire identified potential intra-personal, social and environmental correlates of physical activity, according to a social ecological framework. Regression modelling identified independent correlates of daily walking separately in the two study regions. In one region, there were independent correlates of walking from all levels of the social ecological framework. In the other region, significant correlates of daily walking were almost all demographic (age, education and marital status). Participants living alone were less likely to be physically active regardless of region. This study highlights the importance of considering region-specific factors when designing strategies for promoting regular walking among rural adults.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4730507PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph13010116DOI Listing

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