Factors contributing to differences in physical activity levels in (pre)frail older adults living in rural areas of China
The high physical activity group demonstrated better physical function than the low-moderate physical activity group; though, both groups showed poorer physical function compared to the general older population. Self-reported health perceptions and social support significantly correlated with physical activity levels. Addressing these factors through targeted interventions-including community-based social support programs and structured mobility-enhancing exercises-may contribute to improved health outcomes and enhanced quality of life in this population.
Authors
- Xiaoping Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7556-130X)
- Qian Tong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5899-7910)
- Claudine J. C. Lamoth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6495-2823)
- Barbara C. Van Munster (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6056-7795)
- Hans Hobbelen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1852-0955)
- Xin Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0008-086X)
- Tianzhuo Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3161-6153)
- Feng Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7423-8730)
Institutions
- University Medical Center Groningen (NL)
- University of Groningen (NL)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (HK)
- Hanze University of Applied Sciences (NL)
- Jilin University (CN)
- First Bethune Hospital of Jilin University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-11-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0335607
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00