Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health

The Korean Society for Preventive Medicine (대한예방의학회)
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The Association of Perceived Neighborhood Walkability and Environmental Pollution With Frailty Among Community-dwelling Older Adults in Korean Rural Areas: A Cross-sectional Study

  • Kim, Mi-Ji (Department of Preventive Medicine and Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Seo, Sung-Hyo (Department of Preventive Medicine and Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Seo, Ae-Rim (Department of Preventive Medicine and Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Bo-Kyoung (Department of Preventive Medicine and Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Gyeong-Ye (Center for Farmer's Safety and Health, Gyeongsang National University Hospital) ;
  • Choi, Yeun-Soon (Department of Preventive Medicine and Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Jin-Hwan (Department of Health Policy and Management, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Jang-Rak (Department of Preventive Medicine and Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kang, Yune-Sik (Department of Preventive Medicine and Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Jeong, Baek-Geun (Department of Preventive Medicine and Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Park, Ki-Soo (Department of Preventive Medicine and Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2019.06.26
  • Accepted : 2019.10.24
  • Published : 2019.11.29
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Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the associations of frailty with perceived neighborhood walkability and environmental pollution among community-dwelling older adults in rural areas. Methods: The participants were 808 community-dwelling men and women aged 65 years and older in 2 rural towns. Comprehensive information, including demographics, socioeconomic status, grip strength, polypharmacy, perceived neighborhood environment (specifically, walkability and environmental pollution), and frailty, was collected from participants using face-to-face interviews conducted between June and August 2018. Perceived neighborhood walkability was measured using 20 items that were selected and revised from the Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale, the Neighborhood Walkability Checklist from the National Heart Foundation of Australia, and the Physical Activity Neighborhood Environment Survey. The Kaigo-Yobo Checklist was used to assess participants' frailty. Results: The overall prevalence of frailty in this community-dwelling population was 35.5%. Sex, age, cohabitation status, educational attainment, employment status, grip strength, and polypharmacy were significantly associated with frailty. In the logistic regression analysis, frailty was associated with low perceived neighborhood walkability (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.881; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.833 to 0.932; p<0.001) and severe perceived neighborhood environmental pollution (aOR, 1.052; 95% CI, 1.017 to 1.087; p=0.003) after adjusting for sex, age, cohabitation status, educational attainment, employment status, monthly income, grip strength, and polypharmacy. Conclusions: More studies are warranted to establish causal relationships between walkability and environmental pollution and frailty.

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