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The Association Between Multidimensional Frailty and Perceived Physical Activity Barriers In Low-Active Older Adults:
Gülşah Doksöz1, Senem Demirdel2, Mehmet İlkin Naharci3
1Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye.
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
|March 26, 2026
Summary
Perceived barriers to physical activity are linked to multidimensional frailty in older adults who are not very active. Addressing these barriers may help reduce frailty in this population.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Low physical activity levels are prevalent in older adults.
- Multidimensional frailty is a significant concern in aging populations.
- Understanding factors contributing to frailty is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between multidimensional frailty and perceived physical activity barriers.
- To identify risk factors for frailty in low-active older adults.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of low-active individuals aged over 65.
- Utilized face-to-face interviews to assess frailty (Tilburg Frailty Index), physical activity (Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly), and perceived barriers (Physical Activity Barriers Scale for Elderly).
- Logistic regression analysis was employed to determine associations.
Main Results:
- Of 235 participants (mean age 74.9 years, 55.3% female), several factors were associated with multidimensional frailty.
- Being unmarried (OR: 2.415), lower educational level (OR: 2.899), and higher perceived physical activity barriers (OR: 1.05) were significant risk factors.
- Higher scores on the Physical Activity Barriers Scale for Elderly indicated increased risk.
Conclusions:
- Perceived physical activity barriers are significantly associated with multidimensional frailty in low-active older adults.
- These findings suggest that assessing and addressing perceived barriers could be a key component in interventions to reduce frailty.
- Interventions targeting physical activity barriers may help mitigate frailty progression in this demographic.
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