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Physical Activity: A Comparison of Rural And Urban Older Adults' Needs and Preferences

Journal of Extension, ISSN: 1077-5315, Vol: 62, Issue: 3, Page: 1-15
2024
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Physical activity (PA) rates among older adults are low. We examined and compared the PA needs, preferences, and practices of 118 rural- and urban-residing older adults through focus groups and surveys. The sample was diverse (White = 42.4%, Black = 37.3%), mostly female, food-secure, and not meeting PA recommendations (38.1%). PA rates were lower for rural-residing older adults (p < 0.05). PA motivators were health benefits and socialization, while barriers were cost, pain, low motivation, and health limitations. Preferred PA programs were described as age-appropriate, expert-led, and group-based. These findings provide insight regarding what to consider when planning PA programming for community-residing older adults.

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Annette Contrady; Sarah L Francis; Elgloria Harrison; Doris Montgomery; Catherine Rudolph; Lillie Monroe-Lord, PhD, RDN, LD; Elmira Asongwed; Anne Marie Jean Baptiste; Tiffany Johnson-Largent PhD RDN LD; B. Michelle Harris; Tia D. Jeffery; Pier Broadnax

Clemson University

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