| Literature DB >> 28061391 |
Erik J Timmermans1, Suzan van der Pas2, Laura A Schaap3, Cyrus Cooper4, Mark H Edwards5, Catharine R Gale6, Dorly J H Deeg2, Elaine M Dennison7.
Abstract
This study examined whether the association of quality of life (QoL) with perceived neighbourhood problems is stronger in older adults with osteoarthritis (OA) than in those without OA. Of all 294 participants, 23.8% had OA. More perceived neighbourhood problems were associated with a stronger decrease in QoL over time in participants with OA (B=-0.018; p=0.02) than in those without OA (B=-0.004; p=0.39). Physical activity did not mediate this relationship. Older adults with OA may be less able to deal with more challenging environments.Entities:
Keywords: Neighbourhood problems; Older population; Osteoarthritis; Physical activity; Quality of life
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28061391 PMCID: PMC5289497 DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2016.11.013
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Health Place ISSN: 1353-8292 Impact factor: 4.078