Physical and recreational activity to reduce sedentary lifestyle in older adults
Keywords:
Physical Activity, Sedentary Lifestyle, Older AdultsAbstract
This study investigated older adults' understanding of the concept of sedentary behavior. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 older adults who lived in the community in urban areas of Manabí, selected for being diverse in terms of socioeconomic background and activity levels. The interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. An inductive thematic analysis was carried out. Participants often interpreted sedentary behavior as synonymous with lack of physical activity, and many perceived reducing sedentary behavior and increasing moderate to vigorous physical activity as the same thing. Participants perceived the term sedentary to have negative connotations and were often critical of people who engaged in high levels of sedentary behavior. Most participants found reducing sedentary behavior to be of value, although the most active people were not convinced that reducing sedentary behavior had value beyond the benefits of being physically active. Interventions may wish to provide education to address the misconception that increased moderate to vigorous physical activity is necessary to reduce sedentary behavior. Educating older adults about the independent health consequences of sedentary behavior may also be beneficial.
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