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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2019

Recreational Centres' Facilities and Activities to Support Healthy Ageing in Singapore.

Elaine Yee-Sing Wong, Andy H Lee, Anthony P James, Jonine Jancey

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  2. The engagement of older people living with chronic lung disease in a peer support community-based exercise programme: A qualitative study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2023
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4 authors.

Elaine Yee-Sing WongSchool of Public Health, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth 6845, Australia. yee-sing.wong@postgrad.curtin.edu.au.
Andy H LeeSchool of Public Health, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth 6845, Australia. Andy.Lee@curtin.edu.au.
Anthony P JamesSchool of Public Health, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth 6845, Australia. T.P.James@curtin.edu.au.
Jonine JanceyCollaboration for Evidence, Research and Impact in Public Health, (CERIPH), School of Public Health, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth 6845, Australia. J.Jancey@curtin.edu.au.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study examined the physical and social environment (facilities and activities) of Singapore's Recreational Centres (RCs) and female patrons' (>50 years) perception of the RC facilities and activities. MATERIALS AND

methodsA total of 100 RCs were audited, and 22 face-to-face interviews were undertaken.

resultsPhysical activity classes were the main activity offered (mean = eight classes per month), with walking (29.8%) and aerobics sessions (17.5%) being the most frequent. Nutrition classes and social activities were offered less often (mean = one class per month). The activities were well received by patrons, offering opportunities to interact while participating in physical activity and nutrition classes. However, the need for staff training, consideration of patron's abilities and the desire to engage in alternative activities were expressed.

conclusionOverall, RCs' facilities and activities were well liked by the patrons but opportunities for improvements were identified. Regular reviews of facilities and activities through consultation with the RC patrons and managers are needed to ensure that the facilities and activities remain relevant and practical to the patrons. This will help to support active lifestyles and healthy eating practices among older adults residing within the community.

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Healthy AgingSports and Recreational FacilitiesAgedDiet, HealthyExerciseFemaleHumansMiddle AgedSingaporeage-friendlyfacilitieshealth behaviourhealth promotionhealthy eatinglifestylephysical activityrecreational centres

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PMID31510094
PMCPMC6766068

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