Factors Associated with Sedentary Behavior and Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity in Elderly Adults with Disabilities

Abstract

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to clarify the factors associated with sedentary behavior (SB) and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in elderly adults with disabilities. [Participants and Methods] A cross-sectional study was conducted of 68 elderly adults with disabilities (median age, 85.0 years; female, 48) who used a daycare service. [Results] The factor significantly related to SB was housing environment (p<0.001, 95% confidence interval 4.003–14.115). The factor significantly associated with MVPA was the 5-m walking speed (p<0.001, 95% confidence interval 1.657–6.407). [Conclusion] In this study, we found that the factors associated with SB and MVPA in elderly adults with disabilities were different, with the housing environment being associated with SB and the 5-m walking speed being associated with MVPA.