%0 Journal Article
%T Self-perception of the neighborhood environment, cognitive impairment and functional limitations in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study
%J Geriatric nursing
%D 2023
%A Cândido, Letícia Martins
%A Niehues, Janaína Rocha
%A Vieira, Luiza Alves
%A de Avelar, Núbia Carelli Pereira
%A Danielewicz, Ana Lúcia
%V 53
%N 
%P 240-246
%X AIMS: It is important to identify the association between characteristics of the neighborhood environment, cognitive impairment and functional limitations to organize early and effective intervention strategies. <br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of 308 community-dwelling older adults was conducted. Logistic Regression analyses were performed to verify the associations between self-perceived characteristics of the neighborhood environment (Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale), cognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination) and functional limitations (mobility, lower limb muscle strength and balance). <br><br>RESULTS: Significant negative associations were observed: (1) better infrastructure, traffic and safety and mobility limitation; (2) better infrastructure and muscle weakness; (3) better safety and balance limitation; and (4) better streets/sidewalks and cognitive impairment. On the other hand, positive associations were observed between poor safety with mobility limitation and muscle weakness. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Our findings contribute to greater knowledge about neighborhood characteristics regarding mental and physical health in community-dwelling older adults.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 0197-4572
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.07.020