Sitting time In adults 65 years and over: behaviour, knowledge, and intentions to change
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Article Title | Sitting time In adults 65 years and over: behaviour, knowledge, and intentions to change |
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ERA Journal ID | 9765 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Alley, Stephanie (Author), van Uffelen, Jannique G. Z. (Author), Duncan, Mitch J. (Author), De Cocker, Katrien (Author), Schoeppe, Stephanie (Author), Rebar, Amanda L. (Author) and Vandelanotte, Corneel (Author) |
Journal Title | Journal of Aging and Physical Activity |
Journal Citation | 26 (2), pp. 276-283 |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | 2018 |
Place of Publication | Champaign, IL, United States |
ISSN | 1063-8652 |
1543-267X | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2016-0304 |
Web Address (URL) | https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/japa/26/2/article-p276.xml |
Abstract | This study examined sitting time, knowledge and intentions to change sitting time in older adults. An online survey was completed by 494 Australians aged 65+. Average daily sitting was high (9.0 hrs). Daily sitting time was the highest during TV (3.3 hrs), computer (2.1 hrs) and leisure (1.7 hrs). A regression analysis demonstrated that women were more knowledgeable about the health risks of sitting compared to men. The percentage of older adults intending to sit less were the highest for TV (24%), leisure (24%) and computer (19%) sitting time. Regression analyses demonstrated that intentions varied by gender (for TV sitting), education (leisure and work sitting), BMI (computer, leisure and transport sitting) and physical activity (TV, computer and leisure sitting). Interventions should target older adults' TV, computer and leisure time sitting, with a focus on intentions in older males and older adults with low education, those who are active and those with a normal weight. |
Keywords | behaviour change; intentions; older adults; sedentary behaviour; sitting time; prolonged sitting |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 429999. Other health sciences not elsewhere classified |
420799. Sports science and exercise not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | Central Queensland University |
Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium | |
University of Newcastle | |
Ghent University, Belgium | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q55w4/sitting-time-in-adults-65-years-and-over-behaviour-knowledge-and-intentions-to-change
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