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A five-year follow-up among older people after an outdoor environment intervention

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Summary, in English

This study investigates older inhabitants’ appreciation of environmental measures taken in their residential area and the effect on perceived difficulty as pedestrians and in outdoor activity. The study is based on data collected with a mailed questionnaire at baseline and at a 5-year follow-up (after intervention) posted to 195 people aged 65+ in a residential area in a medium-sized Swedish town,

rather typical for Northern Europe. Appreciation of the environment was analysed overall and in sub-groups. Overall appreciation was higher for women, in particular as regards longer green time at

signalised crossings, and for those reporting better perceived health, in particular concerning separation between bicyclists and pedestrians. As concerns changes in perceived difficulty as

pedestrians and in outdoor activity, no differences were found, either overall or insub-groups. However, the study identifies which environmental measures older people appreciate, indicating that

certain sub-groups may benefit more from interventions in the outdoor environment.

Publishing year

2013

Language

English

Pages

134-141

Publication/Series

Transport Policy

Volume

27

Document type

Journal article

Publisher

Elsevier

Topic

  • Gerontology, specializing in Medical and Health Sciences

Keywords

  • Neighborhood
  • Walkability
  • Retirement
  • Usability
  • Older adults

Status

Published

Research group

  • Active and Healthy Ageing Research Group

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 1879-310X