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Abstract
Purpose
To explore the relationship between walking activity and sleep quality among elderly.
Design
A cross-sectional, correlation study with purposive sampling was conducted on participants with a walking habit but not regular moderate-intensity exercise.
Methods
Data were collected by structured questionnaires, including the Walking Activity Questionnaire and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.
Findings
The total walking time per week and frequency of walking per day were significant predictors of sleep quality.
Conclusions
Walking can help older community-dwelling adults improve their sleep quality.
Clinical evidence
Walking more than once per day and total walking time per week ≥210 minutes were associated with good sleep quality.
Disclosure statement
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Additional information
Funding
The author(s) reported there is no funding associated with the work featured in this article.