Determinants of physical activity levels and quality of life among older adults in Ghana: insights from cardiometabolic risk (CarMeR) study

Higher PA levels are strongly linked to improved QoL among older adults in Ghana. Since factors like safety from crime, social support, financial stability, being male, and good health status significantly influence PA participation, targeted public health initiatives could incorporate PA programs into existing health and social care systems, encouraging social engagement, addressing financial and environmental barriers, and developing safe and age-appropriate community spaces that promote active ageing.

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Archives of Public Health
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2025-12-05
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-025-01797-9
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Physical Activity and Health
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Determinants of physical activity levels and quality of life among older adults in Ghana: insights from cardiometabolic risk (CarMeR) study

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Determinants of physical activity levels and quality of life among older adults in Ghana: insights from cardiometabolic risk (CarMeR) study

Thomas Hormenu, Ebenezer Oduro Antiri, Juliet Elikem Paku, Eric Awlime-Ableh
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Abstract

Higher PA levels are strongly linked to improved QoL among older adults in Ghana. Since factors like safety from crime, social support, financial stability, being male, and good health status significantly influence PA participation, targeted public health initiatives could incorporate PA programs into existing health and social care systems, encouraging social engagement, addressing financial and environmental barriers, and developing safe and age-appropriate community spaces that promote active ageing.

Archives of Public HealthVol. 84(1)
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