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Journal of Aging and Environment Volume 38, 2024 - Issue 1
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How Do Older Adults Living in the Community in Brazil Perceive Walkability in the Context of Sidewalks?

Maria do Carmo Correia de Limaa BioNR Research Lab, Département des Sciences de la santé, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC), Chicoutimi, Canada;b Master's and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, BrazilORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-9018-5325
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Amanda Fernandes da Silvab Master's and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, Brazil
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Renato Barbosa dos Santosc Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2404-190X
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Eleonora d‘Orsid Public Health, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, BrazilORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-2027-1089
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Maria Luisa Trindade Bestettie School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5748-1974
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Monica Rodrigues Perracinib Master's and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, Brazil;c Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 37-55 | Published online: 22 Oct 2022
 
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Abstract

Our goal was to explore older adults’ views on walkability on sidewalks. An online survey was conducted based on the Active Design framework and participants and experts committee analyzed 22 photographs about the quality of sidewalks for walking. The top barriers reported by older adults were poor sidewalk condition and lack of accessibility. Safety and good accessibility were identified as facilitators for a positive walking experience. There was disagreement in seven pictures, reflecting that they might not perceive bad walking experiences. Understating how older adults perceive attributes for walking may help shape actions for aging-friendly cities.

Acknowledgements

We thank Cidade Ativa and Gustavo Carvalho for providing the photos for methods.

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