Cureus, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 28, 2024
Objective Interventions that reduce sitting time are easier to implement than those aim increase physical activity in compliance with the guidelines. There is no consensus on association between as assessed by International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and function. We investigated self-reported function according Kihon Checklist (KCL) among community-dwelling older adults. Methods This cross-sectional study included 87 middle-aged adults who had participated a long-term preventive care health promotion project. The project was conducted three times March 2023 2024. Sitting using IPAQ. KCL. A generalized linear model used analyze In adjusted model, handgrip strength, walking speed, five sit stand test, skeletal muscle mass index, living alone, pain, sex, age were covariates adjust for confounders. Results Eight subjects met exclusion criteria, leaving final cohort of 79 (mean age: 75 ± 6 years, 73% female). Our analysis revealed associated function, even after adjusting (standardized β coefficient = 0.22, p 0.023). Conclusions findings emphasize usefulness assessing maintain Furthermore, it may be important or improve
Язык: Английский