Physical Activity and Perceptions of Neighborhood Walkability among Turkish Women in Low and High Socio-Economic Environments: An Exploratory Study

Yildirim, Gulsevim Bensu; İnce, Mustafa; Müftüler, Mine

doi:10.2466/06.15.pms.115.5.661-675

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“…Few studies have examined factors associated with physical activity among Turkish adults. In one study, Yildirim, Ince, and Muftuler () reported that moderate and total physical activity levels were higher among women from high socioeconomic status (SES) neighborhoods ( p = .01). Women living in high SES neighborhoods had higher environmental scores for characteristics such as aesthetics, infrastructure for safety and walking, and street connectivity, whereas those from low SES areas had higher scores for traffic hazards and crime perception (Yildirim et al, ).…”

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“…In one study, Yildirim, Ince, and Muftuler () reported that moderate and total physical activity levels were higher among women from high socioeconomic status (SES) neighborhoods ( p = .01). Women living in high SES neighborhoods had higher environmental scores for characteristics such as aesthetics, infrastructure for safety and walking, and street connectivity, whereas those from low SES areas had higher scores for traffic hazards and crime perception (Yildirim et al, ). In another study of nurses in Turkey, intrapersonal factors of BMI, number of cigarettes smoked after starting work, alcohol consumption, and fast‐food consumption, as well as the interpersonal factor of presence of cancer in the family were associated with physical activity habits (Yilmaz, Kumsar, Sen, Karakaplan, & Leymun, ).…”

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An investigation of physical activity among adults in Turkey using the Omaha System

Kaya

Seçginli

Olsen

2019

Public Health Nursing

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Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the physical activity (PA) and associated factors among insufficiently active adults attending Family Health Centers in Istanbul, Turkey using the Omaha System. Design and Sample This descriptive‐correlational study guided by the Ecological Model for Health Promotion used a convenience sample of 335 Turkish adults with insufficient PA behavior defined as an Omaha System PA Behavior rating <4. Measurements Measures included Omaha System problems; Knowledge, Behavior, and Status ratings; demographics; and ecological factors operationalized with the Omaha System Problem Classification Scheme. Data were analyzed using chi‐square, independent t tests, and logistic regression. Results Participants were females (76.7%) and males (23.3%) with a mean age of 38.5 years. Almost half (43.6%) engaged in no appropriate PA Behavior. The most common Physiological, Psychosocial, and Environmental domain problem were oral health (61.2%), mental health (21.5%), and neighborhood/workplace safety (41.2%), respectively. Logistic regression revealed marital status, age, sex, and physiological and environmental domain problems significantly predicted PA behavior. Conclusions Interventions tailored to insufficiently active Turkish adults should include assessing for physiological health problems; targeting older, married adults; and advocating for policy change that supports the provision of safe, affordable, accessible, and culturally appropriate places for physical activity.

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An investigation of physical activity among adults in Turkey using the Omaha System

Kaya

Seçginli

Olsen

2019

Public Health Nursing

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“…The lack of adherence is definitely influenced by logistic difficulties, namely the state and presence of public transport and how it can be challenging to utilize public transportation on a regular basis for a patient with cardiovascular problems. Moreover, it must also be kept in mind that patients in Turkey are not as active as they should be, with exercise habits differing significantly from patients in elsewhere in the world, and the level of activity is heavily influenced by socioeconomic factors (15,16). It has been shown that in the results of the Danish registry, patients older than 70 years, retired, low educated and with a lower annual income are less willing to participate in CR programs (17).…”

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Validity and reliability of the turkish version of "cardiac rehabilitation barriers scale"

Sağdiç¹,

Göçmen²,

Yağcı³

et al. 2019

Gulhane Med J

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Aims:Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) has shown to be an effective treatment, but the patient participation and referral rates are low both globally and in Turkey. This study aims to translate and show the consistency and validity of 'Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale' in Turkish. Methods:Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale has been translated into Turkish as Kardiyak Rehabilitasyonda Engeller Skalası' (KRES). The translated version has been applied to 59 patients who have been referred to the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation unit after acute myocardial infarction but could not attend the sessions or missed their sessions. Results:In the statistical analyses, The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin value was 0.668 and Barlett's test was significant (p<0.001). In factor analysis, 5 factors were identified: The first factor reflects extrinsic limitations on the patients' access. The second factor reflects problems about patients' information about CR. The third factor is logistical problems. The fourth factor reflects the perceived need for CR. The fifth factor consists of only one item 'other health problems prevent me from going'. Internal consistency of all subscales revealed satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha ≥0.7).

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“…Some scholars have demonstrated a facilitative effect of the street environment on the physical activity of older adults in areas with high SES (70,71). Neighborhoods with low SES lack relevant infrastructure due to pollution, which results in a negative association between the built environment and physical activity in older adults (35).…”

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Effect of built environment on BMI of older adults in regions of different socio-economic statuses

Zang

Chen

Zhang

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundNumerous studies have ignored the influence of underdeveloped urban surroundings on the physical health of China’s ageing population. Lanzhou is a typical representative of a less developed city in China.MethodsThis study investigated the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and built environment amongst older adults in regions of different socio-economic statuses (SES) using data from medical examinations of older adults in Lanzhou, as well as calculating community built environment indicators for regions of different SES based on multiple linear regression models.ResultsResults showed that age and underlying disease were negatively associated with overall older adult BMI in the study buffer zone. Land use mix, number of parks and streetscape greenery were positively associated with older adult BMI. Street design and distance to bus stops were negatively connected in low SES regions, but population density and street design were negatively correlated in high SES areas.ConclusionThese findings indicate that the built environment of SES regions has varying impacts on the BMI of older persons and that planners may establish strategies to lower the incidence of obesity amongst older adults in different SES locations.

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Physical Activity and Perceptions of Neighborhood Walkability among Turkish Women in Low and High Socio-Economic Environments: An Exploratory Study

Cited by 8 publications

References 28 publications

An investigation of physical activity among adults in Turkey using the Omaha System

An investigation of physical activity among adults in Turkey using the Omaha System

Validity and reliability of the turkish version of "cardiac rehabilitation barriers scale"

Effect of built environment on BMI of older adults in regions of different socio-economic statuses

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