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Table 3 Self-reported total physical activity* for overall sample and according to age group (Adult, Older adult, Oldest old) for participants with observations carried forward

From: Dance on: a mixed-method study into the feasibility and effectiveness of a dance programme to increase physical activity levels and wellbeing in adults and older adults

 

Overall sample (n = 680)

Adult (n = 74)

Older adult (n = 381)

Oldest old (n = 104)

Median (IQR)

Baseline PA* (min/week)

0.0 (0.0, 161.3)

0.0 (0.0, 337.5)

0.0 (0.0, 197.0)

0.0 (0.0, 0.0)

3 months PA (min/week)

60.0 (0.0, 240.0)

112.5 (0.0, 273.8)

180 (0.0, 435.0)

65.0 (0.0, 427.5)

6 months PA (min/week)

60.0 (0.0, 240.0)

215.0 (82.5, 701.3)

240.0 (75.0, 525.0)

60.0 (0.0, 292.5)

12 months PA (min/week)

60.0 (0.0, 270.0)

295.0 (90.0, 1147.5)

210.0 (60.0, 470.0)

70.0 (30.0, 315.0)

  1. Age group: adult (65 <), older adult (65–84), oldest old (85 +)
  2. IQR Interquartile range, min minutes, n number, PA Physical activity
  3. *PA defined as any activity (walking, cycling, and/or sport/fitness/dance) sufficient to raise breathing rate in previous 7 days
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BMC Geriatrics

ISSN: 1471-2318

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