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Assessing the ease of walking for older adults in Udupi neighborhood

Not Applicable
Registration Number
CTRI/2024/03/064033
Lead Sponsor
Self
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ot Yet Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
0
Inclusion Criteria

age groups of 60-64 and 65-74, representing the young old persons. And 75-84 and 85 and above with high longevity

Exclusion Criteria

Without any movement disorders

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Contribute to walkability by assessing the built environment characteristics to enhance walkability in older adults with respect to the context of UdupiTimepoint: 24 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Though several studies were conducted on walkability with respect to the built environment in the global context, there is a lack of comprehensive study influence of built environment on walkability in India, particularly for older adults in the warm & humid climate. Therefore, this research will contribute to walkability by assessing the built environment characteristics to enhance walkability in older adults with respect to the context of Udupi. The study will be conducted in Udupi as per the sampling. Data will be collected through observations, interviews, surveys & audio visual tools to understand the specific demands of older adults in the built environment for enhancing walkability for older adults that promotes their health & well-beingTimepoint: 24 months
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