Socio-Demographic Variations in Walking for Transport and for Recreation or Exercise Among Adult Australians

Rachel Cole; E Leslie; A Bauman; M Donald; N Owen

doi:10.1123/jpah.3.2.164

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Socio-Demographic Variations in Walking for Transport and for Recreation or Exercise Among Adult Australians

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Socio-Demographic Variations in Walking for Transport and for Recreation or Exercise Among Adult Australians

Rachel Cole, E Leslie, A Bauman, M Donald and N Owen

Journal of Physical Activity & Health, Vol.3(2), pp.164-178

2006

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.3.2.164

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Abstract

Human Movement and Sports Science

Curriculum and Pedagogy

physical activity

exercise

gender

population

socio-demographic

Background: Walking is integral to strategies to promote physical activity. We identified socio-demographic variations in walking for transport, and for recreation or exercise. Methods: Representative population data (n = 3392) from Australia were collected using computer assisted telephone interviewing, to examine adults' participation in moderate- or brisk-paced walking for transport and walking for recreation or exercise; walking "sufficient" to meet the current public health guideline (> 150 min/wk); and, the contributions of total walking to meeting the guideline for total physical activity. Results: Rates of sufficient walking for transport (10% for men, 9% for women) were lower than those for walking for recreation or exercise (14% for both genders). Few socio-demographic differences emerged. Men over age 60 y were significantly less likely (OR = 0.40) to walk for transport; men age 45 to 59 y were more likely (OR = 1.56) to walk for recreation or exercise. Walking contributed more toward meeting the current public health guideline among women (15% to 21%) than among men (6% to 8%). Conclusions: There is potential for socially equitable increases in participation, through a focus on both walking for transport and on walking for recreation or exercise; attention to gender differences would be helpful.

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Title: Socio-Demographic Variations in Walking for Transport and for Recreation or Exercise Among Adult Australians
Authors: Rachel Cole (Author) - Queensland Health
E Leslie (Author) - Deakin University
A Bauman (Author) - University of Sydney
M Donald (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
N Owen (Author) - University of Queensland
Publication details: Journal of Physical Activity & Health, Vol.3(2), pp.164-178
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Date published: 2006
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.3.2.164
ISSN: 1543-3080
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Public Health
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450505802621
Output Type: Journal article

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