Research Article

The Engagement in Physical Activity for Middle-Aged and Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions: Findings from a Community Health Assessment

Table 2

Association between the level of physical activity and personal characteristics, environmental factors, and combinations of chronic conditions.

(%)Not metMet the standard ( value)

Age5.48 (0.019)
 45–64746 (52.13)685 (47.87)
 65+557 (47.53)615 (52.47)
Sex53.02 (0.000)
 Male319 (39.43)490 (60.57)
 Female984 (54.85)810 (45.15)
Education1.14 (0.566)
 <High school71 (54.62)59 (45.38)
 High school493 (49.65)500 (50.35)
 >High school729 (50.14)725 (49.86)
Race0.87 (0.8333)
 Non-Hispanic White1,059 (50.26)1,048 (49.74)
 African American127 (50.40)125 (49.60)
 Hispanic85 (49.42)87 (50.58)
 Others28 (44.44)35 (55.56)
Residence3.45 (0.063)
 Rural425 (52.80)380 (47.20)
 Urban870 (48.85)911 (51.15)
Accessibility0.47 (0.492)
 Unavailable644 (50.75)625 (49.25)
 Accessible659 (49.40)675 (50.60)
Safety4.00 (0.046)
 Unsafe397 (53.15)350 (46.85)
 Safe906 (48.81)950 (51.19)
MCC10.34 (0.016)
 0-1 disease244 (41.85)339 (58.15)
 Cardiovascular + endocrine142 (48.46)151 (51.54)
 Cardiovascular + musculoskeletal68 (47.55)75 (52.45)
 Cardiovascular + endocrine + musculoskeletal128 (53.56)111 (46.44)