Neighborhood walkability: older people's perspectives from four neighborhoods in Ottawa, Canada.
@article{Grant2010NeighborhoodWO, title={Neighborhood walkability: older people's perspectives from four neighborhoods in Ottawa, Canada.}, author={Theresa Grant and Nancy Edwards and Heidi Sveistrup and Caroline Andrew and Mary Y Egan}, journal={Journal of aging and physical activity}, year={2010}, volume={18 3}, pages={ 293-312 } }
This qualitative study examined older people's walking experiences in 4 Ottawa neighborhoods. Seventy-five adults age 65 years and older who had lived in their neighborhoods for at least 2 yr participated in focus groups and individual interviews. Four themes were identified through data analysis: multidimensional personal meanings, navigating hostile walking environments, experiencing ambiguity, and getting around. Neighborhood walking was experienced within the continuum of personal and…
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