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Table 2 Single-activity Models Examining the Associations of Each of SB, LIPA, and MVPA with Physical Function

From: Associations of sedentary behavior and physical activity with older adults’ physical function: an isotemporal substitution approach

 

SB

LIPA

MVPA

 

β

95%CI

β

95%CI

β

95%CI

Hand grip strength

−0.056

(−0.130, 0.017)

0.058

(−0.024, 0.141)

0.092

(−0.135, 0.318)

Usual gait speed

−0.003

(−0.006, −0.001) **

0.001

(−0.001, 0.004)

0.019

(0.011, 0.026) ***

Maximum gait speed

−0.004

(−0.007, −0.001) *

0.002

(−0.002, 0.005)

0.025

(0.016, 0.034) ***

Time up and go

0.021

(0.008, 0.034) **

−0.011

(−0.025, 0.004)

−0.155

(−0.153, −0.077) ***

One-legged stance with eyes open

−0.238

(−0.477, 0.001)

0.139

(−0.131, 0.409)

1.187

(0.462, 1.913) **

  1. Note. * p < .05, **p < .01, ***p < .001. SB = sedentary behavior, LIPA = light-intensity physical activity, MVPA = moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity. Regression coefficients correspond to a 10-min increment of each activity
  2. Adjusted for age (years), sex, BMI (kg/m2), the number of past illnesses, complications and comorbidity, smoking status (current smoker/never smoked, past smoker), drinking status (current drinker/non-drinker, past drinker), residence status (living alone/living with someone), highest educational attainment (up to and including high school / university, junior college, vocational school, or higher degree), and total wear time