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Merja Rantakokko¹, Susanne Iwarsson, Mirja Hirvensalo

¹Department of Health Sciences, Finnish Centre for Interdisciplinary Gerontology, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland. merja.rantakokko@jyu.fi

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Unmet physical activity need is common in older adults, especially those with health and mobility issues. Environmental factors like hills and unsafe streets contribute, highlighting the need for accessible solutions.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Public Health
Environmental Health

Background:

Older adults often experience unmet physical activity need, impacting their well-being.
Understanding factors influencing this need is crucial for promoting active aging.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify individual and environmental correlates of unmet physical activity need in older adults.
To predict the development of unmet physical activity need over a two-year period.

Main Methods:

Observational prospective cohort study with cross-sectional analyses.
643 community-living older adults (75-81 years) assessed at baseline; 314 at 2-year follow-up.
Interviews and examinations assessed unmet physical activity need, correlates, and development.

Main Results:

14% of participants reported unmet physical activity need at baseline.
Prevalence linked to musculoskeletal diseases, depressive symptoms, and mobility limitations.
Environmental factors (hills, lack of rest stops, dangerous crossroads) and fear of moving outdoors predicted incident unmet need.

Conclusions:

Unmet physical activity need is prevalent in ambulatory older adults with health/mobility issues and negative neighborhood features.
Developing solutions to overcome physical activity barriers is essential for equitable participation.